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Beauty Buzz: I Don’t Want No Scrub

By Kirsten|January 5th, 2012|Beauty Buzz|

Now that it’s 2012, let’s go ahead and slough off all of what’s left of 2011. Winter weather has a tendency to wreak havoc on our delicate dermis. At some point during the darkest (and coldest) season of the year, you will come to the realization that moisturizer just isn’t going to cut it. Rather than go on looking like the alligator from a Lubriderm commercial, why not rid yourself of those frisky skin flakes? Take matters (literally) into your own hands by exfoliating everything from your face to your feet. Here are a few of my favorites to get you off to a smooth start:

1.Bliss Super Slough Scrub, $34, 2. StriVectin Instant Retexturizing Scrub, $29, 3. Fresh Brown Sugar Lip Polish, $22.50, 4. Deborah Lippmann Soul Mission Grapefruit Foot Scrub, $38, 5. Homedics Massaging Shower Loofah, $9.99

Don’t forget to moisturize your newfound glow with a thick nourishing moisturizer. Don’t you look fresh?

xx,

WhyDid

Beauty Buzz: False Advertising?

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

A funny thing happened on the way to this blog. I was so obsessed with this mascara when I got it that I couldn’t wait to blog about it. But as in dating, you must give mascara a couple of “dates” before declaring “This is the ONE!” After three successful applications, I kept going up to people and saying- can you tell? Do they look fake? (Okay- I was asking Smitty). I really felt like I had noticeably longer, fuller, faker lashes. Now after putting together the before and after photos, I can see why people (Smitty) just turned and walked away every time.

So, Maybelline Volum’ Express Falsies Flared Mascara claims to make your lashes look fake. I know- in most cases, looking “fake” is a bad thing, but as many of you ladies know, a clause in this golden rule comes down to your lashes. With lashes, the bigger the better. Here’s the problem: have you ever attempted applying fake eyelashes? Not easy. What is easy is quickly going from a beauty experiment to your own version of A Christmas Story and shooting your eye out. No one ever really understands the whole pirate eye patch thing at a holiday party. Halloween at least you stand a fighting chance. Anyway, you tell me this is going to make my eyelashes look fake, I’m in.

Below are the before lashes (no eyeliner, no nothing…):

And keep on scrolling for the magic reveal “after” photos. (I understand that I could have taken a close up of my eyelashes… but why would someone be that close to my face? I want to know whether or not you can see my eyelashes from the punch bowl across the room. Is that not the point of mascara?)

So, I guess the verdict’s in. This isn’t even close to as dramatic as wearing false eyelashes. So very anti-climatic, as a matter of fact, that even my trusty assistant got bored and went to go chase a stick. It’s virtually the same picture. So, 1). I should thank my mom for my naturally long dark lashes (my dad’s are the color called “clear”), and 2). probably going to have to hone my lash applying skills. As far as mascaras go, this is a very good one, but will it have you questioning whether they’re real or fake? Probably not.

xx,

WhyDid

P.S. If you find my dog more entertaining than I am… it’s completely understandable and you can find his blog here.

Photo via DiscoTreats

Beauty Buzz: Sleeping Beauty

By Kirsten|November 17th, 2011|Beauty Buzz|

Life’s hard. After a long day at work, who has time (let alone energy) to spend hours on a beauty routine. When life starts to wear on you, it also starts to show up on your face. So waking up in the morning is not always such a beautiful thing. Try Face Timing me at 8am. Not pretty. Rather than waking up looking more like a wild banshee than a fresh spring flower, try putting your beauty sleep to work for you.

Not only should you be sleeping on your back– on more than one pillow (propped up), you should also be using a silk pillow case. No, not because you’re a princess and only deserve the best (although, that’s true too). Silk pillow cases are more gentle on both hair and skin. Try this Spasilk Pillow, $14.99
In case you have yet to jump on the Aquaphor bandwagon- It’s time. I have a tube of this on my nightstand. I use it for my lips as well as on my eyes. Not only does it hydrate the very delicate skin around your eyes… I swear my eyelashes are fuller thanks to this heavy ointment. Aquaphor, $5.99
Your new silk pillowcase will help with bad hair days, but take it one step further by putting hair into a loose braid before resting your head at night. Or try Christina’s ballerina bun.
When life hands you a lemon… squeeze it into a glass of warm water and down it before bed. A glass at night and another in the morning will have you looking fresh and svelte in no time.
Just like your face, your body needs moisture too. Bedtime is the best time to slather yourself with rich body lotion. Do yourself a favor and try this Lavender Lotion from Bath & Body Works, $13

xx,

WhyDid

Would You Wednesday: Color Me Beautiful

By Kirsten|October 19th, 2011|Beauty Buzz, Why Did or Why Don't?|

Lately, A-List ladies have been trading in conventionally colored coifs for wild shades that you’d normally only see on Rainbow Brite and My Little Pony. Two of the latest to try this trend on their tresses are Katy Perry (who has gone through several shades of pink) and Lauren Conrad (with a pale ombre peach). While they’ve been making a splash with their colorful new ‘do’s, they aren’t the first to go ROYGBIV on us.

Oh yes, it seems that celebrities have run the gamut on high impact hairdo’s. But what I really want to know is whether or not this hairdo is actually a hairDON’T. I’m all for self expression and trying out the newest in beauty… but looking like a Skittle probably isn’t in the cards for me. I don’t think my hairbrush wants to taste the rainbow. Call me a traditionalist, but I think I’ll stick to haircolors commonly occurring in nature. What do you think?

Now I’m craving Starburst. Great.

xx,

WhyDid

Beauty Buzz: Luxury at Your Fingertips

By Kirsten|October 6th, 2011|Beauty Buzz|

So, you know how much I love some good nail art. And apparently, I’m not alone in this. Last year, the recession proof beauty product of choice was lipstick. This year, however, nail polish is without a doubt the girls’ go to broke ass mood boosting beauty product. Nail polish is a great way to give your look a quick pick me up without breaking the bank. The ring finger bling is trending and Emily over at Cupcakes and Cashmere is a freaking nail art Picasso.

So, here’s the deal, I am a devoted Sally Hansen Salon Effects fan, but today I strayed. I tested out Incoco’s nail strips to see how they measured up. First, things first… the sample I received did not come with the orange stick or nail file that Sally Hansen’s sweet little kit includes. That made for an inconvenient application. Also- the strips are all packaged together, so if you were planning on beating the system like Ramshackle Glam (smart lady that one), no can do. Overall? They are basically the exact same thing as Sally Hansen’s version. The quality is slightly less though. The clear plastic cover sticks to the polish rendering some pieces completely useless. The upside? Way more colors and patterns so you won’t have to settle for butterflies or leopard print.

Now, I did apply these babies on the Caltrain… so that may have something to do with the subpar execution. However, I’m no amateur. I once performed a Sally Hansen nail strip manicure on one of my besties in the backseat of a Bimmer on the way to a baby shower that came out quite flawless. So, needless to say, I feel quite confident in my nail strip manicuring skills. My verdict? If you’re looking for something fancy and the your average fishnet print isn’t going to cut it– check out the array of Incoco patterns to make your phlanges pretty.

xx,

WhyDid

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