Saving Face

I have decided to start taking care of my skin a lot better. It's March now and although there is still snow on the ground, the air is still dry and my skin is taking a major blow because of it. So, below are the items listed in InStyle this month as being at the top of their game- plus not too expensive.

I would like to say that I'm going to go out and buy all of them, but we all know that isn't going to happen right now. So, I'm going to focus on two or three for the moment and hopefully by the time summer reaches us I'll have all fully stocked in my bathroom cabinent.


Clinique Redness Solutions Daily Relief Cream - Rosacea Treatment $40/1.7 oz.
*my face has been turning red and blotchy lately, so I think this will be a good treatment for it.

Neutrogena Advanced Solutions Facial Peel - Chemical Exfoliator $25/1.7 oz.
*I don't currently use a peel on my face, but I think this would definitely be worth looking into closer to the summer season.

Prescriptives Vibrant-C Skin Brightening Eye Cream - Puffiness & Dark Circles $38/.5 oz.
*I always have dark circles under my eyes and lately there has been a puffiness, so this will be great!

Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash - for normal skin $6/6 oz.
*Perfect for those with normal skin!

Neutrogena Healthy Defense Daily Moisturizer with SPF 45 for normal skin $12/1.7 oz.
*Perfrect for those that need a moisturizer after getting out of the shower in the morning.

Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer with SPF 14 for sensitive skin $14/4 oz.
*Perfect for those with sensitive skin - me in winter time!

Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily Facial Scrub $7/5 oz.
*A good facial scrub is essential - it's almost too good to be true when it's $7 - we'll see how it holds up

2008 List of Things to Do

I got to thinking of some of the items that are currently on my mind a lot and how helpful it would be to actually keep a list. So, here are some of the things that I can't seem to escape thinking about and hopefully all will be accomplished shortly. Stay tuned.

Personal:
- Take tennis lessons
- Save money
- Run at least 2 5K
- Celebrate my best friends' weddings
- Update my look

Purchases:
- Buy a new TV
- Buy a new computer
- Research new cars
- Blog More!

To be updated throughout the year....

Letters from Las Vegas

I'm back from my 7-day excursion to the unique city of Las Vegas. It was a whirlwind trip, but I enjoyed it and most definitely made the most of it. On my last day there I finally ventured outside of the Bellagio, where my meetings were being held, to take as many pictures as I could of Vegas - by myself. Unfortunately none of my co-workers were available to assist, so I was left with the task of taking pictures of the Vegas monuments with me strategically placed around them. I'll leave those pictures out, but here are some of my favorite pics from the past week.



"Everything's sexier in Paris" sign and me on one of the bridges with the mountains in the background




sidewalk in front of the Bellagio - reminded me of Paris




one of the many desserts I ate




Eiffel Tower across the street




fountains at the Bellagio




Planet Hollywood sign

Vegas Baby!

I'm going to Vegas next week and I'm so excited- except that it's for work. But, who cares? It's Vegas! I have never been before and although I am technically working 4 of the 7 days I am there, I still plan on enjoying every bit of it.




I am staying at the Bellagio which I've heard is great- even if the gym costs $25 to just step foot in. So, stay tuned for my own personal pictures (remember, this is not a photography blog- so expect thumbs in the corners of blurry pictures). Tomorrow I'm packing, so we'll see how that goes. See you in Vegas!




Anyone have any favorite spots or must-sees that you recommend I visit? Let me know!

Lipstick Jungle

Lipstick Jungle premiered last night and I give it an ok rating. I wasn't blown away (probably because I felt like I had already seen it through the previews) but I wasn't turned off either. I think the writers have an opportunity to give their audience a chance to feel connected to each of these women, but again I have to comment on the complaining about "why women always have to make excuses for their success and power in the workplace and at home, blah, blah blah." Old news.

I also have to comment on the speech one of the girls' bosses gave her about having babies. Basically she is told that she isn't going to be promoted because she had made a comment at a baby shower to her boss's wife about having babies- and the last woman he promoted got pregnant and quit. I also think this is very 80's. This may occur in some backward places in society today, but I think most, if not all, companies have embraced (or at least accepted) the fact that women can be successful and mothers- without repercussion. So, I thought this would have been an important topic twenty years ago, but now it's again, old news. Any woman would hear this and say, "whatever- I'll go work for the company next door that will gladly accept me as a female interested (or not) in having children."

I thought the characters spent too much time outlining each other's personalities, "Oh, Kim (whatever her name is) you're the emotional one of the group or you're the single one of the group." Whatever. Let us watch the show and figure it out for ourselves.

Ok, so now that I've got that off my chest I think I could probably watch next week and maybe enjoy it as long as the writers stop trying to set the show up and just start writing like it's the middle of season four- let us figure things out for ourselves, let the characters be proud that they're as successful as they are (without complaint) and let the show run its course. Develop the characters into more than power women and lets see who they really are- and then we'll pay attention.

Ok, I'm done.

Always a Bridesmaid...

27 Dresses comes out this weekend and I plan on attending.

Synopsis: Heigl plays a woman who has been in 27 weddings and has yet to find the guy for her. When her sister starts dating her boss, a man she is secretly in love with, Heigl reevaluates her approach to relationships so that she can one day be a bride instead of another bridesmaid.

Outlook: hopeful, Heigl does funny films and has a dry wit about her that adds depth to her characters.

Cast: Katherine Heigl, James Marsden, Ed Burns, Judy Greer

website: http://www.27dressesthemovie.com/

Heigl at the premiere of 27 Dresses

I'm leaving on a jet plane...

Tomorrow I'm flying home for a few days and then I'm on vacation in Florida after that. So, I won't be posting much information. If I get the chance I'll get on and put up some news, but in case I don't, this will probably be my last post of 2007.

I started this blog in October and I've really enjoyed it every day since then. It's been a great experience and really provided me with a wonderful outlet for dumping all of the images and thoughts in my head in one place. I feel like my mind is much clearer now that I have this and I'm really starting to enjoy new things in life.

I have found new blogs each week to tune in to. Right now my favorites are listed on my blog, but in case you haven't had a chance to check out the new ones- please do. They are:
I Am Fashion, Get Glamorous and Frugal- Fashionista. They really do have great insight into the fashion world and all at very different perspectives. I can relate to each of them on a different level and appreciate each in a new way. I hope you're able to enjoy them as much as I do!

So, have a great holiday season and a happy new year and I will see everyone in 2008!

Turning Point

Last night my life changed rather abruptly, although I can't say that I didn't know that it was coming, but I am still nevertheless thrown off by it. I won't go into the details because who cares about those? But, I will say that it has slightly changed my outlook on my life and in particular my future. Today is an important day for me because its the first day of a new me. I was trying to think of what I could use to visualize how I'm feeling today. So, I thought that some pictures of open windows would be poignant because that's how I feel - like I'm standing in front of an open window. Still in the same place, but now that window is open for me and I have the choice to stay or leave. So, here are some images of windows that I found. I will add some of my own images later.

Cup of Tea

Today is hopefully my first blog of many. If anyone reads this, great and if not, well then I'm just rambling. My intention of starting this blog is to offer some of my thoughts on things that I enjoy reading about, looking at and learning on. I guarantee that I have no formal education or knowledge on any of the topics to follow. I can only offer my humble opinion on what I find beautiful, interesting and different. Thanks for reading!