Putting together a regular roster of beauty products can be more challenging than assembling a Fantasy Football team. There are so many products to try and too many that fail ~ not to mention a budget to watch. But every once in a while, you get lucky: You find something wonderful that delivers on its promise. You use it and use it until you reach the bottom of the jar or tube or bottle or pan. And then you set {Read More}
Totally Styling?
Are you totes stylin’? little blog is looking for three hair pros to write regular, rotating monthly features. With 100’s of regular subscribers and more than 1000 FaceBook fans, you’ll reach a large readership! Enjoy excellent exposure from the comfort of your own home or shop…. You provide the hair skills. We’ll take care of the editing, computer graphics and layout services. For more deets, contact Jennifer.
Ask Ellbee ~ Cellulite
Dear Ellbee, I recently lost 22 pounds. I’m loving my new body, but bummed that cellulite is still an issue. How can I get rid of it? Natalie Hi, Natalie. You can’t completely eliminate cellulite. Nobody can. But as you’ve no doubt discovered, a healthy diet and regular exercise improve overall condition and tone, and result in general fat reduction. Beyond that, all treatments are temporary. For stubborn cellulite, dermatologists recommend lotions containing caffeinated ingredients to shrink fat cells. Again, {Read More}
My Fat Ukulele
Does this ukulele make me look fat? If it does, I’m totally fine with that. I am what others refer to as a “big girl.” I was born big. Despite my early arrival (a full eight weeks before the due date), I measured 2 feet long. Uh-huh: 2 FEET (yeah, they don’t bother breaking it down into inches once you hit the 2-foot mark). I tipped the scales at 8 pounds. The doctors estimated that, had I gone full term, {Read More}
Ask Ellbee ~ Breakouts
Dear Ellbee, I break out with a few ginormous zits every three or four weeks. I use a liquid concealer (Maybelline Mineral Powder), but it still looks caky. What’s the deal? Colleen Hi, Colleen. It may not be the product, but the process. If you’re working with the correct shade, that concealer should do fine. Let’s focus on the prep and application: Make sure your face is clean and dry. Use a cotton swab to treat your blemish with basic {Read More}
Imperfectly Fabulous
Is it me or is January the official month of “I suck” and “I’m not good enough?” Yep, this is the time of year when many of us focus on physical flaws and imperfections. And, too often, that focus becomes negative and obsessive. It’s really no wonder that we are dissatisfied with ourselves when all methods of media repeatedly tell us that we got it wrong: We are too fat, too old and not hip enough. Sadly, even those who {Read More}
Ask Ellbee ~ Dry Skin
Dear Ellbee, Can you recommend a good moisturizer for dry, sensitive skin ~ that won’t cost me half of my paycheck? Thanks! Tressa Hi, Tressa. For normal to dry skin, I recommend Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion. A light moisturizer designed to hydrate and protect skin, it’s dye free, fragrance free, lanolin free ~ and easily qualifies as hypoallergenic (perfect for your sensitive skin). Lubriderm is non-greasy and ideal for both face and body. Apply it right after you shower and {Read More}
Chicken Poo Redo
The Scoop on Chicken Poop. Chicken Poop Lip Junk, that is. As faithful little blog readers will recall, our lovely blog hostess Jennifer recently sponsored a Chicken Poop giveaway contest and I was the lucky winner. “Hey! You won the Chicken Poop!” will go down in history as my favorite Twitter direct message ever. And as faithful Dangerously Luxe readers are well aware, I am something of a lip balm addict. So, despite having a good laugh over the fact {Read More}
Ave, Maria!
Congratulations to Marie Claire Magazine: little blog readers voted you their very favorite fashion magazine! Several wrote in, commenting on the gorgeous photo spreads, useful health information and clever beauty tips. Many buy the magazine for the stories and issues from women around the globe. Others read for the regular celebrity features, including Behind-the-Shoot” dish, and the monthly “Designer Dossier.” And this little blogger always turns right to the last page to check out what’s “In the Bag!” If you’re {Read More}
Chicken Poop is Fowl
Several months ago, as I was out stocking up on the fancy $14 bird seed mix at my local feed store, I spotted something that literally made my jaw drop. It was a small box of simple lip balm tubes, prominently positioned atop the register, bearing the name “Free Range Chicken Poop Lip Junk.” That’s right: Free Range Chicken Poop Lip Junk. (I know. I can’t believe I just typed that, either.) I’m not sure if it was the “chicken {Read More}
