Category Archives: Cool Products

Shortcut to Fabulous Skin

GG_Box_Jar_web-1I am obsessed with keeping my skin looking at youthful as possible. I have a fabulous dermatologist on speed dial and she helps keep my skin in order with chemical peels twice a year. For the in-between maintenance, I try to hit the spa for facials and microdermabrasion treatments, but my addiction to clothes and shoes often leaves me with an empty pocketbook and no money for a spa session. So, what is a girl to do?! Find a great mask that she can use at home!

My mask of choice…GLAMGLOW Mud Mask. This mask has caught the eye of celebs and power players with great skin. I tried this mask out in the second half of last year and fell in  L-O-V-E. It does not have a drugstore price tag at $69.00 for a jar, but it has luxury spa and salon quality ingredients that make it well worth the price tag. Plus, a jar will last a long time and you will love the way the mask makes your skin feel and look. It clears your pores and makes your skin feel smooth and radiant. The smell is heavenly and it makes you feel luxurious every time you use it. It has volcanic rock and French sea clay in in…oh la la…what more do you need! You can find that mask at Bliss stores and by clicking here.  Buy a jar for yourself and a jar for your gift closet!

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Shortcut to Fabulous Handsfree Wallet

bracelet_actionbracelet_undersideSo my wild clubbing days are pretty much over, but there are still a few nights out on the town where carrying a purse just does not work. I remember going clubbing in college and trying to figure out where to stuff my id and some cash….it was always such a hassle. If only they had this product a few years ago!!!  I introduce to you the beaded wrist wallet. Each wallets2wear is designed around a pouch that can carry your lipstick or credit cards, cash and key…or… anything you can think of that size! They are only $35 a piece, click here to check them out.

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Shortcut to Fabulous Shoes Designed by You!!!

grey snake black suede cap white - pI just came across the absolute coolest e-retailer website I have seen in awhile! Milk and Honey is an L.A. based shoe company that allows you to design your own high-end shoe. You can customize the shoe choosing from a wide range of colors and materials. Everything from the toe, heel, strap, platform and more can be customized. You can create mary janes, strappy sandals, t-straps, and peep toes, dorsay pumps and more! Materials include leather, suede, snakeskin, pony, velvet metallic, studs, vegan options and more. They even have glittery options! Their tag line is “a dream come shoe” and I think that sums up this dream footwear company perfectly. On average their shoes take 6-8 weeks to deliver and shoes seem to average about $300. Celebrities have started to notice Milk and Honey shoes, but if you design and order your shoes soon, you will be a step ahead of the trend! With Valentine’s Day around the corner, this seems like the perfect item for your Valentine’s wish list…oh and they sell gift certificates!leopard burgandy wisteria platform angled white

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Shortcut to Fabulous…Ten Best Beauty Products of 2010

top ten10. Bliss Lemon + Sage Body Butter . The most luxe, hydrating, non-greasy, delicious smelling lotion I’ve found. It hydrates, dry scaly skin without being greasy and it absorbs super fast. It is pricier than a drugstore moisturizing lotion, but worth the splurge!


9. Dermablend Quick Fix Concealer SPF 30. Hands down, the best concealer I’ve tried for my deep, hereditary dark circles. Nothing covers my racoon eyes like Dermablend and it works great for pimples, freckles and scars. It is $22.00 for a tube and each tube lasts about 6-8 months with daily use. To apply, smudge some on the heel of your hand and apply with concealer brush or ring finger.


8. MAC Blushcreme. A good friend of mine interviewed at my office this summer. She is one of the most beautiful women I have ever seen in person and after the interview I did what every girl does after staring at a girl that she knows is prettier…I did a little check of my own face. I discovered that it looked like I had NO make up on. I couldn’t believe it…it was only 11 am and I put on a full face of make up before I left the house at 8:45! My company offered her the job and I am thrilled to get to see my friend everyday because she is as nice as she is pretty. However, I realized when she got hired I had to amp up my make-up game and that is when I discovered Mac’s Blushcreme. I am not the best make-up artist, so the idea of creme blush was intimidating. But, once I got a lesson at the MAC makeup counter, I now have rosy cheeks that last all day. If I want super lost lasting blush, I finish it off with my favorite powder blush. Click here to order. Oh and by the way, I use the MAC 130  Short Duo Fibre Brush to apply. I might never be as pretty as my friend, but her blush wont ever outlast mine again!


7. Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25 with Lemon and Chamomile.Yes this is a men’s product…yes every woman should own it! This lip balm is not greasy, absorbs well and smells divine. A tube lasts forever and at $7.00 wont break the bank. Click here to order.


6. Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs. This is the best $14.99 you will ever spend for something out of a spray can. The airbrush leg spray is basically spray on pantyhose. It makes your legs look flawless and if you get caught in the rain you wont be a streaky mess cause it stays put until you wash it off with good soap. I am certain this is what celebrities use when they walk the red carpet with bare legs, and I use it to when I want to be camera ready with my bare legs. A little application tip: Spray it onto your hands and then rub it on your legs. You will get more even coverage, use less and make less of a mess. Make sure you let it dry for about 2 minutes before you put on clothes, especially light clothing.


5. Clinique Quickliner for Eyes. The easiest eyeliner to use for quick five minute make-up and the price is right at $14.50. This long lasting formula has a twist up applicator to keep the liner from drying out and a smudge tool built in so you can create a smoky eye. Click here to order from Sephora.


4. GLAMGLOW Mud Mask. The newest mask to catch the eye of celebs and power players with great skin. I tried this mask out in the second half of the year and fell in L-O-V-E. It is a little pricey at $69.00 for a jar, but a jar will last a long time and you will love the mask. It clears your pores and makes your skin feel smooth and radiant. Plus, the smell is heavenly and it makes you feel luxurious every time you use it. It has volcanic rock and French sea clay in in…oh la la…what more do you need! You can find that mask at Bliss stores and by clicking here. Oh and guess what? Thanks to our friends at GLAMGLOW, if you enter code “Friends20″ in the coupon code of the GLAMGLOW website at check out you will receive 20% off and complimentary shipping. Buy a jar for yourself and a jar for your gift closet!

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3. Miss Oops Rescue Sponge. Every gal needs a rescue sponge in her travel kit and in her dressing area. Miss Oops rescue sponge removes deodorant smears and smudges from fabric. Two sponges are sold for $12.00.


2. Maja Cream Powder. Pronounced “Maha.” This is the best powder to set your make up for the price ($7.49 on Amazon). It smells divine and sets your make up for long-lasting, all day wear. Plus, it evens out your complexion. You can use it as a powder foundation or on top of your make up to set it and the color choices are perfect for those of us who are do not have peaches and cream white skin. Great for olive skin tones, but if you are peaches and cream they have a color for you too!


1. Shellac Nail System. The Shellac nail system changed my life. Nail polish that lasts for two weeks, no chipping…I didn’t believe it either. In fact, the first time I tried it, my nails were a hot mess after a week. However, I  knew something was wrong when I sat in the chair at that hack of a nail salon, so I tried it again at a nail salon with a nail tech who knew what she was doing and it changed my life. Two and sometimes three weeks with no chipping! I even found a secret to beat the boring, small nail color selection Shellac has. Shellac works with Essie polish. Your nail tech just has to dry your nails twice under the UV lamp for each coat of Essie. Once you go Shellac you’ll never go back! Click here to find a salon near you that has the system.


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Shortcuts to Fabulous Stocking Stuffer!

20_pc_hand_candies-135x165Christmas is right around the corner and if you haven’t finished your Christmas shopping, I have a suggestion that will delight all who receive these lovely, luxurious hand candies™. Hand Candies™ are sold online at Bath by Riley.com. This family run company has the loveliest owners and they are full of girl power. You unwrap  the hand candies™ then, crumble and scrub over hands and arms allowing the sea salts to exfoliate while exotic cocoa, mango and Shea butter releases and absorbs into your skin. After the product has dissolved, rinse with warm water and pat dry. Basically, it is like giving yourself a luxurious exfoliating, moisturizing manicure in a few minutes. The product can also be used in the shower as a body scrub and these are perfect for travel!!!

The  Hand Candies™ come in 36 delicious flavors or scents like clean white sheets and green appletini and at $2 a pop, they make an affordable treat to place in stockings.  My absolute favorite stocking stuffer can be found on the Holiday Deals section of the website…a Five piece hand candies assortment in a cute little box for $5.00, or you can buy five five piece assorted boxes for $20…sounds like the perfect way to buy stocking stuffers for five female friends and family!

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Once you try the wonderful products sold at Bath by Riley, you will be hooked. So order some Hand Candies™ that wont expand your waistline and enjoy this shortcut to fabulous feminine stocking stuffers!

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Shortcut to Fabulous Stocking Stuffer

3bagsStockings are one of my favorite parts of Christmas. I love getting friends and family a stocking from the dollar store and filling it with goodies. In fact, stockings make great gifts on their own. You can purchase an inexpensive stocking and fill it with fun stuff and a gift card and you are all set. Each year I look for unique and fun items to fill stockings. You always need some food items in a stocking. However, I have realized a bag of Lindt chocolates is not always the most appreciated item during the holidays when we all tend to pack on the pounds. Not to worry…I have found the perfect stocking stuffer for everyone on your list…pop chips!!!!! The snack size bags are only 100 calories each. These are the absolute best salty snack food ever! I am in L-O-V-E with pop chips. I order them in bulk from Amazon. You can get Popchips Original Potato Chips, 0.8-Ounce Single Serve Bags (Pack of 24) for $20.50. Click here to order. You can also find them at Whole Foods, Target and other retailers. Click here to check out the pop chips website and find a retailer near you that carries them.

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These chips are popped not fried, so they don’t have any trans fat, but you would never be able to tell by eating one. These stocking worthy chips will have your family and friends hooked on pop chips and loving you for turning them on to this healthy treat!

So, pop online to Amazon.com and order a case of pop chips for a shortcut to fabulous food for holiday gifting!!!! Oh and stay tuned for more gift and stocking stuffer ideas, although pop chips will likely be the fam favorite!

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Shortcut to Fabulous Fitness



I have a new item for my Christmas wish list…the Total Fitness Platform from Brookstone. I know what you are thinking…this is just another infomercialesque fitness product promising a great body in minutes. However, this is different because it is basically the perfect piece of home fitness equipment for those of us who live in a small space. This thing slides under your bed and enables you to work out every part of your body all with different levels of resistance. Unlike an informercial, the makers of this product actually insist that you need to use the product to get the benefits! What a perfect gift for a fitness minded friend or family member who lives in a small space.

This eliminates the need for bulky dumb bells. Click here to check out the system.

So, run to Brookstone, buy this new piece of fitness equipment and enjoy this shortcut to fabulous fitness.

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