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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.

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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: Bacon Looks Better Brown

By |August 11th, 2009|Beauty Buzz, Guest Blogger|

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Tan Towel:

Fight the white with tan towel. Each individually wrapped towelette is saturated with a self-tan formula guaranteed to leave a streak free beautiful glow.  Easy application puts even the most novice applicator at ease. I recommend a second application 4 hours following your initial application for prime color.

Pasty is not tasty, so let your bronze goddess out.

xx,

RyGuy

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Beauty Buzz: Straight Shooting

By |July 29th, 2009|Beauty Buzz|

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For years I have tried (and for the most part managed) to tame the “beast” that I call my hair.  I have naturally wavy/curly hair by nature, but it isn’t pretty curly wavy hair a la Gisele. It’s a bit schizophrenic. Some parts wavy, some parts curly. Therefore, I typically blow my hair straight and/or use a flat iron.  I also have a lot of hair, so this takes quite a bit of time.  I’ve probably used just about every product that’s out there and I’ve found them all to work just about the same.

Recently, I kept reading about a new brand called Living Proof.  I ignored it the first couple of times, figuring it would be the same as the rest, but after a stop into Sephora to pick up some sugar scrub,  I had to try it out. There was a huge display and photos of before and after.  Being the sucker that  I am, I purchased the Straight Making Styling Cream for Medium to Thick Hair.

The special buzz behind this product is that it was created by a group of hair experts led by an MIT professor.  They’ve created a formula that uses new technology to banish frizz from your hair. The majority of the products on the market have been using silicone based ingredients for years to no avail. The team at Living Proof used science to create the biggest breakthrough in frizz control in over 30 years.

So you’re wondering if it worked, right?  I blew my hair straight last night.  Before I had really even begun to blow dry, I noticed that my hair was already laying smoother and straighter. Blow drying was easier than usual and I only had to go over my hair with a few strokes of the flat iron to get any stray strands. (*Bonus- less damage).  It’s pretty humid in New York these days, and my hair was perfectly straight and yes, completely frizz free.  Today, my hair is till bone straight.  Typically, I get really hot when I sleep and wake up with wavy hair in the morning which requires me to break out that darn flat iron for a touch up. No need.  My hair is soft and smooth. This is the first time I have felt the need to rave about a hair straightening potion.

The company makes products for fine to medium hair, medium to thick hair, and thick to coarse hair, so it will work on all hair types.  Also, they make a a product for when you want to wear your hair wavy as well. I haven’t tried it out just yet, but you can bet I probably will.

If you are like me and have been battling your unruly tresses for years, I suggest you take your lunch break to Sephora and pick up a bottle.

xx,
WhyDid

Cure Your Skin’s Hangover

By |July 27th, 2009|Beauty Buzz|

Once a week, we will be giving you the hottest beauty products and services to keep you looking as good as your clothes. You’re welcome in advance.

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First product: Guerlain Midnight Secret

Late night, early morning refresher. Stay up as late as you want, and your skin will never tell. This late night recovery treatment detoxifies, hydrates, repairs and stimulates, with a potent cocktail of ingredients.

I swear by it.

xx,

RyGuy