Be Jealous, Be Very Very Jealous
Two days until total relaxation. Baby’s going in for a facial (much needed), a mani and a pedi, courtesy of my wonderful boss.
My skin’s been breaking out more than usual…probably an overdose of brownies. And yes, they say that chocolate shouldn’t make you break out, but I don’t care what they say, it makes me break out! Why do you think it’s such a persistent “myth” if there’s no grain of truth to it? Maybe The Beauty Brains can jump in here and enlighten us either way.
Anyhoo, I’ve been trying to keep the makeup to a minimum except for my Bobbi Brown Blemish Cover Stick. Seriously, do you ever wonder what you would do if concealer had never been invented? Also, do you ever feel bad for boys who aren’t “allowed” to wear makeup? There have been a number of times when I’ve tried to persuade my husband to let me dab a little on his pimples.
“Seriously, honey, who’s going to even know?”
But you’d have thought I was trying to chemically poison him via his pores. And well, if he can remain happy and upbeat despite a few red spots, who am I to argue? Shouldn’t we all have that sort of confidence?
Speaking of confidence, my husband has been stealing my Philosophy 3-in-1 Shower Gel in Pure Grace! (Oops, I’m not sure if I’m supposed to have told you all that, so don’t tell him I told you!!)
I find it hilarious that he likes it so much. We were driving to church this past Sunday, and he told me to take a sniff of his arm. Then this enraptured look came over his face, and he became as verbose as he has ever been (and may ever be) about a beauty product.
“It smells so…so…,” and then he paused searching for the right word. Then it came to him. “It just smells so…good!“
Glad you like it, honey.
Anyway, have a great weekend ladies! I hope you find that beauty product that makes you feel equally as — in-italics — good.
August 17th, 2007 at 11:33 am
Hi Christina,
I know the reason your husband likes Philosophy 3-in-1 Shower Gel in Pure Grace sooo much. It is a rendition of Gendarme cologne for Men in EDP strength. The Philosophy 3-in-1 Shower Gel in Pure Grace is a really fantastic shower gel too, it leaves just enough scent on the skin and smells like a guy on a guy and a woman on a woman–I however think that it smell especially good on a man, ME! I also have many men and women who will back me up on that as I have used Philosophy 3-in-1 Shower Gel in Pure Grace and have been told repeatedly.—You smell sooo good, You smell sexy, Hey baby is that you? and lastly— Boom-Chicka-Bow-Wa!
August 17th, 2007 at 12:00 pm
I am extremely jealous, as I have been quite ill lately and some of my grooming has kind of fallen by the wayside as a result. I just cannot leave the house long enough right now to get to the salon for a much-needed acrylic fill and a pedicure, and I desperately want my Brazilian wax and Maui facial from the wonderful Suddenly Slimmer spa here in Phoenix.
Oh, and a haircut. I need a haircut.
I’m on the mend, though…think I might force my husband to go with me to the nail salon this weekend in case I get sick during and need to go home. Suddenly Slimmer told me over the phone that when I am feeling better, to come in and they will make sure that I am off my feet the entire time I am in their spa (really nice people).
Relax and have fun. Your post was so inspiring to me. The best sign that I am getting better is my return to my incredibly high-maintenance beauty lifestyle
August 17th, 2007 at 12:53 pm
Laura - I hope you’re feeling better soon! Getting sick (especially in the summer of all times!) is no fun. Suddenly Slimmer sounds fantastic! Glad you have a place where you can go that feels like home away from home.
Scott - you are one of the few male commenters that I’ve had on this blog, which makes me very excited to see you here. I also think my husband will be very glad to hear that he’s not alone in his love of Philosophy’s Pure Grace. Who knew there was this whole male cult following of the product?
August 18th, 2007 at 10:35 pm
Thanks for your sweet words. I am feeling better. Just part and parcel with living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
I know that I am on the mend, though, when I am thinking beauty again. I did a blog entry called “Sickroom Fabulous” where I list a couple of products that have helped me feel better. I won’t be a blogging ho and list a link, but if you want to check it out, you know where to find me.
Cheers. I love your blog.
August 19th, 2007 at 1:02 pm
I wonder if Philosophy is ever going to try and man-brand (put the same product in a tough-looking bottle) some of their stuff, because to me it makes perfect sense that a guy would like a 3-in-1 product with a clean, simple scent. Philosophy’s stuff is generally unfussy to begin with, so I can’t figure out why that haven’t realized this little market opening they have.
I’m glad you mentioned the Bobbi Brown concealer, because I’ve been thinking for the longest time about retiring my Almay Blemish Fighting concealer and trading up. But I worry– how long does that little concealer stick last?
August 20th, 2007 at 2:12 pm
The myth probably persists because of the following logical (but wrong) idea.
1. Teenagers get more acne than adults.
2. Teenagers eat more chocolate than adults.
3. Therefore, chocolate causes acne.
A variety of scientific studies were done to specifically look at the effect of chocolate (and diet) on acne. There has never been a single study that showed a connection.
There may be some individuals that have an allergic reaction to chocolate but as a whole, diet does not affect whether or not you get acne.
And your spa trip sounds fabulous!
August 20th, 2007 at 3:10 pm
Maybe I’m allergic then because I swear I notice more breakouts after I’ve gone through a period of heavy chocolate eating. Would an allergic reaction equal pimples though?
August 21st, 2007 at 12:30 am
Probably not pimples per say but you could have little sores that are red and seem like pimples. Or you could be an anomaly worthy of further scientific investigation.
Then again, aren’t we all?
August 25th, 2007 at 2:26 pm
I think it probably is an allergy thing. Like clockwork, my mom breaks out if she eats too many peanuts (though she doesn’t get any other symptoms).