Watch Your Step

Ok – what’s really going on?  My latest pet peeve – women who wear shoes that dont fit, whether they are several sizes too big or several sizes too small.  Now being someone who has a thing for shoes, I understand that feeling of euphoria that comes upon you when you see the “perfect ones” from afar.  You know, those sexy red peep toe platform stilettos that you considered spending part of your rent money on or wait I know, those fly round toe, leopard print sling backs with the red 4 inch heel (you just wont eat for a week).  Umm umm umm I know I know.  They look so nice and even though they may mutilate your feet and possibly cripple you, they wont talk back and you will look outrageously stunning as you saunter (or hobble) down the street.  Anyway, having said all of that, shoes should not slip up and down off of your feet like a flip flop nor should your feet look like bird feet hanging off of a perch.  That’s why your pedicure is jacked up. You know those shoes dont fit.  You just ruined an entire outfit.  If a shoe doesnt come in your size, dont buy it.  Also, while on the subject of feet, make sure you visit your local nail shop (or surgeon) to take care of your feet before you wear shoes that will show any part of your foot.  It’s that simple. Besides, I will point and laugh at you if you trip and fall with your crusty feet.  Let’s not have this conversation again.

All In One

If you’re anything like me, you like getting multiple uses out of one product…like a body wash that can be used as shampoo or a planter and serving tray that can be used together as a small side table (hmm that’s two items but you get the point).  It is no different for Vaseline, an inexpensive product that I have come to love over the years for its multiplicity of uses.  What’s even better is the fact that I dont have to travel the world over to get this product. I dont have to order it online or have a consultant to get my product.  And I dont have to spend more than $4 to purchase it. I can go to any drug or grocery store and purchase it the same day for cheap!   Here are some of my favorite beauty uses for vaseline…

A wonderful moisturizer for your face, especially for night and for cold weather season.  Helps diminish fine lines and wrinkles.

An excellent makeup (eye) remover.

Can be used in lieu of lipgloss (my absolute favorite).  It delivers high impact shine and has great conditioning/moisturizing benefits.  Use with a lip brush if using it with other lipcolor. 

Use it with your favorite eyeshadow to create a high impact, glossy affect.

It is also an excellent moisturizer for hands/feet/cuticles.  For your feet, apply when damp, slather on a generous amount paying close attention to cuticles and put on some socks.  You will have the softest feet ever.

Simple yet so profound.