As touched on in my last post, I love exclusive deals and discounts. I usually like to keep these sales on the DL, but can you blame me? Many of us don’t want others to have the same things that we do. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve approached a woman to ask where she got her dress or her shoes to have her say, “Um, I don’t remember.” Uh huh, likely story. But it’s cool; I get it.  Moreover, when you know there are limited quantities, you definitely  Read more…

There’s something about the idea of exclusivity and its psychological effect on people.  It’s an empowering feeling to have access to something others don’t. You feel…special. And for some strange reason, we sometimes feel like we have to safeguard our secrets and tricks. So when I receive emails about sales and discounts at SkinStore.com, I like to pretend I’m one of the few preferred customers receiving this great deal. No one must know that I’m saving $15 off the regular price of my Caudalie serum! The reality is, these sales aren’t exclusive; they’re advertised right on the online store’s homepage.  But no one seems to know about it!

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Professional facials are a great way to pamper yourself if you can afford it.  And if you can’t make it a regular thing, I highly recommend going at least once to educate yourself on good skin care.  More importantly, you can speak with a professional about a regimen that is more tailored to your skin type and needs.  Here are few more reasons why a trip to to the esthetician’s is a good idea:  Read more…

All these years, I have firmly held onto the belief that you need to spend time on skin care in order to keep your face looking young, vibrant, and healthy.  But honestly, who actually has all that time? I find myself more and more rushed in the mornings, and more and more fatigued at night.  I seriously contemplate power naps just to have the energy to get ready for bed some nights.  What I really need these days is one product that does it all – something that power packs what I use in three separate products.

That’s why I thought not all was lost when I killed an hour of my day with back to back episodes of “Khloe and Lamar.”  During commercial break, I happened to catch an ad for the new (and this is a mouthful) L’Oreal Visible Lift® Serum Absolute Advanced Age-Reversing Makeup.  While skin care infused makeup isn’t an entirely new concept, this foundation really caught my eye.  First of all, L’Oreal’s major branding power has been the result of leadership in product technology, value, and affordability.  Secondly, the ingredients are top notch!  Read more…

While terms like metrosexual and manscaping have have become quite common in our regular vernacular, it appears men are still standoffish when it comes to what they still believe to be part of a woman’s routine.  Well, men, that stereotype is so 2010 – how about getting current with 2011, please?  It’s possible to be beautiful and oh-so-rugged; just look at David Beckham. (Hello!)  It’s the perfect time for you start blending your own beauty concoctions of exfoliants, serums and moisturizers.  Just don’t pull a Zac Efron and steal our makeup bags.   Read more…