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Beauty Buzz: Quick Fix

By Kirsten|September 22nd, 2011|Beauty Buzz|

There will come a time when even you, Miss Always Fresh As A Dasiy, will run into a little beauty bag snafu. As a busy woman, you don’t have time for melt downs- especially those having to do with your appearance. Luckily for you, I earned the nickname “MacGyver” at a young age when one of the straps on a girlfriend’s homecoming dress decided to boycott the dance (and her date). I whisked her into the restroom, detached the other strap, and turned her frock into a halter. Crisis averted- let’s dance! From that point on, I knew I had a gift. A gift to share with the world… or at least my closest gal pals and you lovely ladies. Below are a few of my tried and true quick fixes that are sure to save you from sweating in a less than ideal situation.

Problem: No Eyeliner

Solution: Eyeshadow! Use a dark shade of eyeshadow, wet a makeup brush (smaller is better), and draw on your very own liquid eyeliner. I actually do this most of the time rather than using real eyeliner.

Problem: No mirror

Solution: iPhone! I knew technology would come in handy for something other than Facebook stalking and What’sApp’ing! Use the camera on your iPhone as a mirror (there is a little flip-a-roo on there that will spin the lens around).

Problem: Bra Straps showing

Solution: Safety Pin! Okay, so if your mom didn’t buy you those “As Seen on TV” strap converters like my mom did (thanks, Mom!), the fastest way to convert your straps is with a safety pin. You can also use a rubber band and knot it.

Problem: Horrifying pimple

Solution: Glob of Toothpaste! Okay, so most people probably already know this- but I swear it works better than most drugstore drying agents. Just make certain to wipe it off before answering the door or heading out. Awkward.

See, now you will start thinking about what everyday items can be used as feminine superpowers. What are some of your favorite fast fixes? (We’ve all got a little MacGyver in us!)

xx,

WhyDid

Why A Little Lipgloss Never Hurts:

By Kirsten|September 4th, 2011|Beauty Buzz|

Growing up, my mother always told me, “Pretty is as pretty does.” To this day I hold that as a universal truth but, even the most beautiful girl (both inside and out) could benefit from a little swipe of mascara and a smudge of lip gloss.

The key to an everyday makeup look is to look like yourself… but better. We’re all this “naturally” beautiful, right? I mean, I wake up looking like this.

Your “day face” shouldn’t take you more than five minutes to apply and conveniently enough can be achieved with just five simple products:

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xx,

WhyDid

Beauty Buzz: I’m Only Happy When It Rains

By Kirsten|September 1st, 2011|Beauty Buzz|

This morning I woke up to a most pleasant surprise. No, not breakfast in bed delivered by Brad Pitt (shirtless). I woke up to the sound of pouring rain and skies so dark they trick you into thinking that it can’t possibly already be 9am. The sound of the pouring rain was interrupted only by the intermittent rumble of thunder. Now, I know some of you may be thinking, “What’s wrong with this broad?” No, I’m not channeling Garbage and am only happy when it rains. See, they forget to tell you about all the little things you’ll miss when you head to the West. And when they say, “It never rains in California” it may be a slight exaggeration but even when it does rain there… it certainly doesn’t pour. Nothing compares to the magic of an East Coast thunderstorm.

Enough lamenting. While a good thunderstorm may be good for the soul, it sure as heck isn’t good for the hair. Holy humidity. I also conveniently forgot how insanely humid the East Coast is. I had to call in the heavy artillery.

Alterna Bamboo Smooth Kendi Oil Pure Treatment Oil, $24

I recently discovered Alterna’s Kendi Oil (in a sample no less!) and fell for it right away. It is a double duty beauty product and can be used as a deep conditioner or a styling product to fight frizz as well as breakage. I’ve tested it out both ways and I’d go ahead and skip the “deep conditioner” aspect and just use it as a styling product. (At $24 for 1.7 oz, I’d stick with the coconut conditioner from Target). My hair was much shinier, smoother, and in fact, stronger after just one blowout with Kendi Oil. However, when tackling the most humid weather, I go ahead and skip the straightener and instead sport a loose braid while my hair air dries. This is the perfect way to give your tired tresses a rest and when the rain subsides, you’ll have waves as pretty as the sun.

xx,

WhyDid

Beauty Buzz: I’ve Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts

By Kirsten|August 25th, 2011|Beauty Buzz|

Don’t get the Zazu reference? Probably need to go ahead and rent a copy of The Lion King, STAT. Anyway, while out the other day at Target (a perk of the suburban sprawl) I was picking up the necessary toiletries when I stumbled upon a packet of Palmer’s Coconut Oil Deep Conditioner. I was intrigued. Made with pure coconut milk, coconut oil, and vitamin E this little packet promised a big punch. Well, let me tell you- the best $1.69 I’ve ever spent. Seriously. I’ve spent hundreds of dollars on fancy pants deep conditioning treatments and I must admit… this bargain beauty buy held its own. Not to mention, it smells absolutely delicious. Every time I flip my hair (and I do that a lot), I’m transported to an exotic island with white sandy beaches, never ending pina coladas, and men in Speedos fanning me with palm fronds… Oh, sorry… forgot where I was.

Palmer’s Coconut Oil Formula Deep Conditioning Protein Pack

Coconut oil isn’t just good for you hair though. There’s a plethora of other uses for coconut oil:

Antibacterial
Antifungal
Emollient
Psoriasis relief
Cholesterol control
Weight control
Aids immune system

If you’re not already slathering yourself with this delicious tropical oil… well, you should be. I’ll save you a seat by the pool.

xx,
WhyDid

Beauty Buzz: A Bump in the Road

By Kirsten|August 18th, 2011|Beauty Buzz|

The only thing less sexy than an Amazonian bush during bikini season is the horrifically embarrassing bumps known as ingrown hairs that can be left behind after grooming below the belt. �(Sorry, Dad. TMI?)

When I go in for my Brazilian beauty treatment, I often shrug off the “add-on’s” they push on you at the end. �How many different swipes and pads and lotions and potions does one need for her nether regions? �Well, a couple of waxes ago, I was swayed and I decided to test out PFB Vanish… mostly because I was sort of obsessed with my esthetician and would have believed anything she told me and also because it was a very simple bottle. �It looked fairly straightforward– and I like straightforward.

Basically, it’s a roll-on that you apply after showers (more or less frequently depending on how sensitive your skin is) that will prevent irritation and ingrown hairs. One reason it’s awesome? �You never have to touch the “solution” with your hands. �This particular application is very no fuss no muss. �I also noticed a serious difference by using it every other day. �I had far fewer ingrown hairs and this may be totally unrelated, but I actually think my hair has taken longer to grow back.

There are really only a few things you can do to prevent ingrown hairs in the first place, so listen up:

Exfoliate!! Be sure to do a little scrub-a-roo in this region when bathing.
Use a product with salicylic or glycolic acid (that’s where PFB comes in).
Do NOT pick at those pesky bumps. �This area is sensitive and picking can cause infection and even scarring.

Looks like smooth sailing to me!

xx.

WhyDid

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