Bargain Styling

For months, I coveted the Derma Style by Lumiport Portable Acne Light Pen. I would read the www.drugstore.com reviews and contemplate whether I wanted to shell out $150 bucks for the pen. Finally, after starting a new job, I was able to purchase the pen. It was the best $150 I have ever spent. My sister is also hooked and is always asking, “Where’s the pen?” It will zap any zits that may pop up in a couple of days. You can also use it to prevent new acne from forming. I also got a huge bug bite on my face and I used the inflammation setting on it and it was gone in two days. The price tag is a little high but if you consider that you won’t have to make dermatologists visits and buy expensive creams this is a bargain.

Sunglasses are the essential summer accessory. At one point, I had no less than 6 pairs floating around the apartment. I managed to only hold on to the one pair my eye doctor sister can’t stand. They are giant white plastic frames. I do admit that they are a little Willy Wonkaish. That would probably explain why every little kid loves them and when I wear them most of the compliments come from the under 8 crowd.

The best thing about sunglasses, besides being a great accessory, is that they promote good eye health. Research suggests that exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light may contribute to a variety of eye diseases. To protect your eyes most doctors recommend wearing sunglasses all year round as (UV) light is present even when the sun is not shining. To ensure maximum protection look for 100% UV block when purchasing sunglasses. Also, sunglasses are great for protecting the delicate area under and around your eyes against aging UV light.

What can be a better excuse to buy sunglasses all year round then protecting your eyes? In that case you should hit up the Forever 21 website as they have a sale going on right now on sunglasses. All sunglasses are 4 for $9. The only problem is that they do not list the UV rating. The couple of pairs that I have from F21 were 100% so I imagine at the very least they are UV 400.

Here are a couple of my favorites:

That is what I call a real bargain - a rockin’ accessory, great eye health, and an anti-aging weapon all for $4.50.

This post isn’t exactly about style, however, confidence is a major part of fashion. You need confidence to pull off an interesting outfit or make an outfit turn from ho-hum to fantastic. For me, it is really hard to be confident when my skin resembles a pepperoni pizza. I have struggled with skin problems since I was about 12. And have spent thousands of dollars on doctor visits, prescriptions, over the counter medicine, and all the other crazy stuff I was willing to try. Nothing ever worked or only worked for a short while.

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Have you heard of this new reality show from Bravo TV called Shear Genius? If you watched Top Design, then you musth know of it. If not, well basically it’s a show about hair stylists vying for a price and recognition of their craft. Oooh what a concept huh? LOL. At first I was wary of it coz I was thinking, “hmm, how could they possibly go week by week cutting hair?, what would be unique about it?”. Well after watching the first episode, I got the concept. It’s not just about cutting a bob style, or layers, or bangs, etc. They have challenges where they have to create a masterpiece on someone’s head using the hair and creativity. I’ve seen one episode where a hairstylist won the challenge by cutting hair using a scissor used to cut and trim bushes. I mean it was huge. If I was the model, I would’ve run for my life.

Thanks to Ben, for letting us know, you and a friend could win a trip to NYC with a $500 shopping spree, visit a top hair salon and have a makeover.

Find out more about Shear Genius by visiting Reality On Bravo. Watch the show and meet the outrageous hairstylists and witness their masterpieces on hair .

Shear Genius, Bravo, Reality TV, Contests

Have any of you tried any of Sunsilk’s products? There’s a shampoo for each hair problems. Their commercials are so witty that I couldn’t help but try them myself. The power of good merchandising, huh?

So far I’ve tried their Hydra TLC to help me fix my split ends problem. My hair gets too dry which is why it’s prone to split ends during the warmer weather. The Hydra TLC collection has Nutri-Keritan which makes your hair stronger and gives that softer look. I Love It.

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I have seen the infomercial for years. I’ve always wanted the starter kit but I just knew I wouldn’t be able to afford it so I stucked with my Cover Girl loose powder foundation. But last Christmas a very generous, beautiful and stylish friend of mine sent me my first kit as a Christmas gift. It came in such a delicate yet so elegant box that says SEPHORA. Picture me shrieking with joy on the verge of an orgasm..LOL. The kit came with the following :

-Two shades of bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation
-bareVitamins Skin Rev-er Upper
-Mineral Veil
-Warmth All Over Face Color
-Flawless Application Brush
-Full Coverage Kabuki Brush
-Maximum Coverage Concealer Brush
-A How-to DVD

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I love Bath and Body Works. I particularly love their Plumeria line. They’re having their Buy 3 Get 1 Free deal right now. I wouldn’t mind trying their Peach line. I can alomst smell it’s sweetness. What I love about Bath and Body Works is that it really moisturizes my skin and it give me that silky feeling. I’m sure my husband appreciates it too :).