Archive for August, 2007

Visit to the Drugstore

Sunday, August 26th, 2007

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When I was a little girl I used to love going to the drugstore with my mom.  I would check out new lip glosses, shampoos, moisturizers, etc.  Over the years, I have tried so many products and as a result, have found certain products that I can’t live without.  I’m big on something smelling good.  Other people that I know can buy a moisturizer that works well but is unscented-NOT ME – I like scented.  With that in mind, here is my list:
 

  1. Johnson’s Baby Oil – I love this.  Nothing makes a tan, arms, and cleavage look better.  Put extra on when going out at night wearing something skimpy.  Great for the morning before getting dressed. 
  2. Jergen’s Original Scent Cherry Almond Moisturizer.  It works great and smells soooo good.  Great for at night, after a shower, before p.j.’s. 
  3. Noxzema – Smells so clean – makes dry skin so soft.  I plan on using this in my next life when my skin is dry and acne free. 
  4. Natural Pumpkin and Multi Fruit Complex Peel – The aroma of pumpkin is just delicious!  This smell is so fall!
  5. Flex Shampoo – I love the smell more than any shampoo that I’ve ever tried.  Again, I will use this in my next life where my hair is natural and not color treated (i.e., grey).   Hopefully, in the same next life where I am acne free – wow, I’m going to look good in my next life. 
  6. Love’s Baby Soft- mmmmmmm, love this.  In the morning, I use my regular perfume.  However, this product is great after an evening shower before bed.  It’s also great to throw on before the gym or beach. 
  7. Bonnie Bell roll on lip gloss in strawberry – again, it smells so good.  Great alone or over lipstick.
  8. Sally Hanson hard as nails- It’s the best clear polish on the planet!!!  Good when used alone or under/over polish. 
  9. Ivory Soap- natural, smells good, simple and basic.
  10. Hint of Mint Lip Gloss – Anyone that knows me, knows that I love clean fresh smelling breath.  What better than with this minty lip gloss?
     
    What products do you still use and swear by?  Share your best products with us.  The most convincing list receives a $20 looselipsny gift certificate. 

    Until next time…
     
    Robin
    looselipsny
     
     
     

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Shoppin’ and Boppin’ into Fall

Thursday, August 16th, 2007

Fall will be here faster than you think.  I spoke to my friend Sherry (my looselipsny sidekick) the other day and she told me that some of her friends have been purchasing fall clothing.  Sherry sounded anxious and asked me, “are you thinking about fall clothes yet?” and  “how will I know what’s going to be in style?” I told her to relax and breathe.  Since fall is a longer season than spring and summer and clothes and accessories are more expensive, you need to plan your purchases.  Here are some pointers:
 

  1. Look in your closet and see what you already have.  Do you know how many people don’t know what they own?
  2. Clean out stuff that you will never wear (give it to friends or charity or my personal favorite-take it to a high end (esp. really good items, such as designer bags) consignment shop.  FYI – I made $200 last month on a Gucci belt and Prada bag that was sitting in my closet for nearly 8 years.
  3. Step 1 and 2 should take at least 3 days to do.
  4. O.k. step 4 – try on stuff and write down what clothes and accessories go together and what doesn’t.  You may need to take some stuff to the tailors to fix.  I had jeans in my closet (they were 3 years old) that I haven’t worn in awhile.  This past season I took them to the tailor and made them into capris which I happen to “wear to death” this season. 
  5. Look at fashion magazines or people watch.  Very often you’ll see something that you own (e.g., black pants) and you’ll learn how to pair them with something that you normally wouldn’t.  Write down items that you need.  Spend $$$ on classic items that DON”T GO OUT OF STYLE!!!  Like what you ask??? A great coat, a bag, boots, sweaters (cheap sweaters (i.e., acrylic) gives me the creeps).  Buy cheaper t-shirts. 
  6. DON”T spend “too much” $$$ on fad items.  I say “too much” because if something looks too cheap don’t buy it!!!
  7. Maintain things that you already own.  Go to the shoemaker regularly and get things altered if need be.  
  8. My observation regarding fashion is that people who are detail oriented tend to be more stylish – so focus on the little things (i.e., does this necklace go with this type of neckline, are my shoes polished, does this look type of pant cut look better with heels or flats) it’s a building process. 


What purchases are you planning for fall? – looselipsny would love to know.  The first person who e-mails us will receive a new beautiful lip color for the fall. 
 
Until next time…
Robin
 
 
 
 

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