Breast Lift in a box ($17) - I swear!

As an independent woman I have had numerous occasions to develop a sincere appreciation for the masterminds behind the invention of tape. Each variety of the adhesive miracle has a special slot in my tool box for life. A roll of packing tape can fix 98% of all office problems, Scotch solves cosmetic issues, duct tape will fix shoes, kitchen appliances and bind wood, double stick is a must for my inner Martha, toupee tape compliments every outfit …or shall I say helps every outfit get compliments. Not only have personal experiences confirmed that tape is a woman's best friend but 15 years spent making “movie magic” has  given me a chance to see how just about everything can be fixed (almost permanently) with the right roll of tape. *Remind me to tell you the model’s secret to running in an amazing pair of pumps.

So you can imagine my delight when I discovered an adhesive solution to the greatest problem women face in this new age of braless fashion… something (that doesn’t require 6 weeks of recovery) to keep the girls high and tight for an amazing new halter or tee, or, tank, or blouse, or, or, or - does the list end?  “Even breast augmentation?” you ask – well, up until last week I would have told you not to ask silly questions but after a trip to my favorite Decatur boutique, Squash Blossom, I am ecstatic to add breast augmentation to the list of “perks”.

Here it is, the link to the most amazing beauty advancement since Spanx… and the secret to making Chris believe he’s aging faster then me! “Girlfriends Pure Style – Pick-Me-Up” breast lift tape.

Here are some of the details:

-Made of clear, medical-grade, sweat-proof tape.

-Is adhesive-free (read non-painful) on the area that covers your nipple

-Can raise "the girls" up to two, READ THEM, TWO, inches.

-Wear with or without a bra, will last up to 6 hours, one size fits A-D Cups.

Once you’re hooked on these I’m positive you’ll add “Jump-a-Cup”, “Gather-the-Girls”, “Bump-a-Cup” and “Smooth ‘em nipple concealers” to your fashion kit.  The website also has a VIDEO!!!

Enjoy!

S

A Hair Miracle!!! Volcanic Ash Root Amplifer...

Finally, a hair miracle!  "David Babaii for WildAid, Volcanic Ash Root Amplifier".  Target, $14!

You know that Pantene commercial where the girl with the amazing hair says "All I do is use the rollers, spray a little root lifter (she pretends to spritz her roots) and then I shake it out and look like this!"?  Well I fell for it and put root lifter back on my list of essential beauty items to find.  I didn't know very much about DBFW but because it was "cruelty free" (and in my price range) I opted to let it be my first choice for root amplification.  After researching (ie. googling for a picture to put on the blog) I discovered that David and Kate Hudson have teamed together for WildAid... apparently she went "Wild for the Root Amplifier".  I'll let you decide if Kate's opinion really matters.

So here’s the scoop.  I’ve got crazy thick hair that on any given day, ranges from a blah straight to an unruly Tina Turner (circa “Thunder Dome”).  My experience with hair products (beyond shampoo and conditioner) has always been a very weighted down look with chunks of hair standing off my head looking slick and stiff. By the end of the day my hair would feel tired and dirty. The David Babaii for WildAid Volcanic Ash Root Amplifier actually does what it promises and there’s never an issue with my hair looking dirty… I can still get two days out of my style!  I followed the directions to a “T” and have been very pleased.  It smells pretty good too.

Let me know if it works for you.
Toodles!
S

My new FAVORITE thing!

Here it is... the beauty answer to all the hiking and biking miles we Boulderites log on the soles of our feet.  This little dohicky is amazing and I have no complaints... well, maybe the name bothers me. "Ped Egg" is so not cute or clever, just because it looks like an egg didn't mean they had to call it that. Too bad it isn't called "Spice's Miracle", I'd be making tons of coin if it were!

So the only real drawback is that the ladies at Ten20 get bitchy because they have to occupy the time my weekly routine of Ped Egging saves them by massaging my lower legs.  Sorry girls, you'll just have deal!

I found mine at Target for under $10

Semi homemade means you still get the credit!

Have you heard the potato salad theory?  My mother-in-law, Rita, was the first to point out that the difference in flavor from homemade and a bucket of New York Style deli p-salad will never make up for the the cost and time it takes to present a homemade batch. 

Now I know WWSD (What Would Scarlet Do)... even if Sherman is on the edge of town she'd stay behind and finish making the potato salad from scratch. So for a long time I'd smile and say "is that so" and take a bite and make a face as if I could honestly tell the difference. Very "Princess and the potato salad" of me.  But it finally happened,  I could no longer deny how much I loathed having to eat 29 spoonfuls of chunky starch while searching for the perfect blend of mustard, mayo and pepper. I finally decided to do the Boulder thing and start supporting my local grocer... and here's a shocker, my husband hasn't complained.

 Well... here's another "did you make this from scratch" miracle that will fool the most  savvy "semi-homemade" chef into asking for the recipe.  This soup is the best soup you'll ever taste and I'm not talking about comparing cans to cans, I'm talking about comparing this box to the oldest and most seasoned crock-pot you've ever dipped from.  You can find it in almost every grocery store .   Try it and you'll love it!

Three in one!

Here's something I've been using for years and I LOVE it. It's almost a proven fact that Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm was planning to close its doors 12 hours prior to my first purchase of this magical gift from those little  waggle dancing buzzies (ask your 8th grade biology teacher).  I'm going go on and say it... I'm personally responsible for almost every woman I know making the switch to these little yellow tubes of waxy silk  (that'd be a great product name!).  Burt's Bees has some great products but the lip balm is my favorite because it is an all around miracle cure for ANYTHING dry.  Lips of course benefit but what you didn't know is that it's also the best cuticle cream you'll ever find in your entire life.  I put it around my nails about three times a day and sometimes I'll rub some on the back of my hands too.  It's lovely.  What? What's the "Three in one?"  Oh yea- when your friends see you put your lip balm on your cuticles they'll never ask to borrow it again.