Archive for the ‘beauty’ Category
11.18.10
At Blogalicious this year, I missed out on an opportunity to grab some Johnson’s products before they were all gone, so the kind folks at over there sent me a bottle to sample. I requested to try their Baby Oil Body Wash and I must admit I love it. Here’s ...
Posted in beauty, marketing to moms, product reviews | 2 Comments »
10.25.10
Like many of you, I'm in a constant battle with my hair. When I want it curly, it's straight and when I want it straight, it's frizzy. There are endless split ends, and my grays are coming in by the droves. I've fought with my hair ever since I can ...
Posted in #GIT, beauty, child development, Daughters, growing up, Hair Disasters, happy mommy, self image issues | No Comments »
6.29.10
Ladies, ladies, ladies. It's time that we had a little chit chat.
See this picture?
Not a good look.
Consider this friendly advice from an old girlfriend or your public service announcement from yours truly. I've noticed lately that not all of us have gotten the memo. You know, the one that says ...
Posted in advice, beauty | 7 Comments »
6.8.10
The foolish things that further complicate my day. This morning I hopped into the car on the way to the metro to commute in to work and realized that my feet were embarrasingly dry and ashy. So I took out my fabulous hand lotion and decided to lotion my feet ...
Posted in beauty, buffoonery, fashion | 5 Comments »
5.18.10
I used to have gorgeous locks. Lustrous locks. Bouncy locks with tons of body and sheen. I think my heyday of hair-dom was probably during law school. Maybe it was all that studying and brain stimulation, but I could always rely on my hair to be TheBomb.com (as my friend ...
Posted in beauty, Hair Disasters, venting | 9 Comments »
3.30.10
About 3-4 weeks ago I realized that I'm starting to age. Although I'm going to be 36 in a couple of months and have had gray hair for a few years now, the thought of aging has never actually scared me. I figured it would happen and I would ...
Posted in beauty, women | 5 Comments »
3.14.10
I am by no means a beauty person but I've found a beauty staple that is doing the job while conjuring up some great memories. How many of you remember Noxema cream?Growing up in Trinidad, Noxema was a staple in most households, including mine. It was the go ...
Posted in beauty, family moments, me time | 3 Comments »
9.4.09
"I don't have time for this! I just don't have time to relax right now!" I said as I walked into the spa this afternoon. All the way there I thought, maybe I should cancel and do it another time, I can't afford this, and I just don't have 1.5 ...
Posted in beauty, Getting Sexy Back | No Comments »
8.27.09
I took a little hiatus this week as we ventured out to the beautiful and relaxing Shenandoah Mountains on our vacation, so I didn't get a chance to tell you all about my facial at the Aveda Institute last week. Before I continue, I must encourage you to visit an ...
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8.14.09
I promised to tackle facial skin care today, but I’ve decided to address my beauty regimen in the same order that I’m getting “work” done. So, this afternoon I have a hair appointment and wanted to spend some time talking about the mystery that is our hair.I have medium length ...
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