West Coast West

I love starting off a post where Kim looks average:

So this week has been a doozy, am I right or wrong?

It BLEW!

The first half was all weird with weather, I think I counted about 25 million top knots.  The cold spring humidity is the worst, especially in New York.  How quickly we forget we live on an island and it’s MUGGY here people.  (side bar: one of my favorite lines ever is when Diddy says “buy you an island and call it cris-tal-land.”)

I know my girls down in philly were feelin’ the humidity and rain too.  My mom was so excited because she got to break out her new umbrella I got her for mother’s day.

Yeah, it says “shit it’s raining” in French because we are oh so very classy. Get one here.

Also, the week felt like it went on forevs.  I think we actually had two months in one here– like we were Ground Hog’s Day for 2 months every day the same same but a little dif or something and then the Men in Black people came in and erased our heads with that flashlight thing and we were like ehhh what the donkey hole just happened I am soooo exhausteddddd y’all?

So it’s almost over and I am so grateful for that.

What the hell also happened this week?

Oh yeah, Mark Zuckerberg and a bunchhhhh of nerds got real, real rich.  Now they all are 28-year-old billionaires and retired.  Maybe Justin Timberlake should have invested in some Facebook shares instead of metal bar stools, eco friendly golf courses and MYSPACE. What an idiot.  Like I said before, why didn’t he learn anything from playing Sean Parker? and like my grandmother on my mom’s side named Babs Hackett always said “*EEJITS!” (*idiots in Irish wasp.)

In lieu of this insanity, I decided to come up with a list of things I would do if I was sitting on 36 billion dollars.

1. wipe my ass with Hermes scarves

2. replicate this– that’s me in the middle floatin’ except all my friends know I don’t use rafts, I just float for hours in the middle of the pool like at Rehab in Vegas while everyone else is partying listening to “Call me Maybe,” and I’m JUST FLOATING!

3. Buy an island and call it “Cris-tal-land,” call Diddy from it say “HA!” and hang up.

4. Eat lobster rolls for every meal

5. Film an episode of cribs and have Mariah Carey taking a nap in one of the rooms

6. Make Snooki name her baby WestCoastWest

7. Carry around iPhones and throw them at people who annoyed me a la Naomi Campbell

8. Pay someone to invent a fat free cheese steak with extra wiz, WIT

9. Buy a yacht and race mine against Bill Gates’s with a cigar hanging out of my mouth dressed up as Kim Zosciak on her wedding.

10. Probably get some gel nails, those shits are like $30!

Also, I love that Zucks is with Priscilla still, I wonder if they will stay together.

UNRELATED!

If you haven’t gone to Nordstrom Rack in Union Square, do yourself a favor and hit it up.

It’s awesome.

I got so many things for so cheap, they have great sweaters/cardigans from this brand 14th and Union for $21 that I literally think they just make for that store and tons of other stuff and it’s never crowded so treat yourself and go.

Which brings me to today.

Last night was a little bit chaotic and somehow shots were involved, and let’s just say one shot of soco and lime sent me to a bar downtown where someone blatantly called me out for doing the robot and told me to “slow it downnnn, girl” and then you can just picture this: me sitting alone in Katz’s deli with a grilled cheese and getting a cab ride home with an Indian cabbie who was watching porn on his iPhone at all the red lights.

So TONIGHT! we all have the chance to unwind, eff the week so blast some Call Me Maybe, down some vodka soda splash of OJ (thanks for that one ru!) eat some snacks and chill the eff out! We did it! WE MADE IT!

Hope everyone has a great weekend and enjoy some eye candy!

xoxo,

wcw

Who is Justin Timberlake’s agent or who does his representation?

I’m curious because he keeps popping up in the news for making crazy investments and I just wonder who’s behind it??

About a year or so ago, Mr. Timberlake invested 35 million into the purchase of myspace.

Just because you played an internet mogul in a movie doesn’t mean you have the know how to buy a failing company and bring it back to a money profiting social network.  And didn’t you learn anything from playing Sean Parker?  Not everything on the internet wins.  He completed revolutionized how people buy music, and he still lost.  He could have been iTunes.  It could have been NapsterTunes.  And we would have had an NapsterPod.  But we didn’t, because he didn’t think about it fully before execution.

Myspace is never coming back, sorry JT, and you just lost about 35 million dollars to Tom who is now 42 and retired.

And now, today, I find out Mr. Justin has started a furniture line.

WHAT?

Why did you start a furniture line? What about furniture lines is bringing sexy back?

Nothing!

What do you know about furniture? Nothing!

I just can’t with this latest investment and I really wish JT would cut the bull, stop investing in so much and even stop acting because he SUCKS and just go back to being the white boy with soul and sing me sweet love songs and bumpin’ tunes with Timberland.

Because I will never stop listening to “Love Stoned,” but I haven’t been on myspace since 2007 and I really don’t want to even see any of your furniture.  It’s probs all black lacquer and dark cherry wood anyway.

xoxo,

wcw

As a New Yorker, convenience outweighs costs daily.

Dropping off your laundry is about $2 more a week then doing it yourself, but it’s one of the best parts about living in NYC.  And as my friend Lize says, “I can never make my lunch taste as good as someone else can,” so when it comes to packing lunch vs: buying, buying wins!  It’s easier, it tastes better, so why not indulge!

I’ve been recalculating my expenses lately and I have realized that grabbing that cup of coffee on the way to work most days is costing me about $10 a week.  Which in the scheme of the week is nothing, considering a salad here costs about $11.50, but everything in life is cause and effect and everything in New York is COST and effect and I have realized that I love cabs and want to use them more often, so how am I going to work that into the budget? I’m going to pack myself some coffee in the AM!

There are a few things I hate about coffee, however, so let me break that down and tell you how I have dealt with it.

First, caring a hot cup of coffee on the subway makes me hot– even if it’s 25 degrees and snowing, I’m bundled up and drinking that first sip, worrying about it falling out of my hands or landing on someone’s lap is just too much for my extremely neurotic  being to handle.  It makes me sweat, I’m worrying– it’s just really not enjoyable for me.

Secondly, I am so lazy in the morning I can barely shower.

So I had to devise a way to make an iced coffee, that isn’t going to spill in the morning fast and make it so I can carry and not really worry about it.

I know– I sound like such a basic bitch.  The problem at hand is not that hard, but still it took some engineering and I like being honest on here.

So last night, I went to the dollar store in my neighborhood and purchased one of those hard plastic double walled cups, like a fake tervis tumblr.

Then, before I went to bed, I brewed one extra strong cup of coffee and poured it in the tumblr without milk or anything.

Then, right before work, very carefully– I am wearing white today– I put in a tray of ice and some coffee creamer and boom!

A relatively free cup of coffee!

So the moral of the story is–I am going to try to do this most mornings and then take cabs everywhere.

Cost and effect.

So figure out something you love to do– yoga, going to the movies twice a week, buying the $17 bottle of wine and then figure out a way to make it happen.  Maybe do you own nails twice a month instead of weekly, that will save you $20, or pack lunch twice a week, that could save you #20 too!

Live your life the way you want too, you only got one!

xoxo,

wcw

If you’re a guy, don’t really bother reading this because I am sure crying at work unless a family member passes away isn’t really a concern for you.  And when a family member passes it’s completed acceptable for you to cry– not even an issue at all.

I’m talking about crying at work out of frustration, madness, just being sad in general or because they are out of multigrain bagels at your local deli.

Yeah, it’s the worst.

I’ve been at the same company almost five years now so that is a lot of time for a lady to be seen in the public eye.  You figure 5 days a week, 5 years- that is about 1,3000 days right there so yeah– you’re bound to have at least one bad day or thirty during that time.

So what happens when you cry at work?  There are obviously different degrees.

First there is the tear up, which usually can just be completely brushed off– this one happens to me about once every month or so and why although it’s avoidable, it usually goes unnoticed which is favorable in your work situation, so I don’t really care when it happens .  The tear up is often brought on during that time of the month if you read a nice email someone wrote you, mess up at work or maybe you just watched a youtube video of U.S. Troops coming home to surprise their daughters at school.  The tear up lasts about a minute or so, and usually only consists of maybe at the most one single tear.  You can usually just wipe the tear up before it even falls and you are good to go.  If you are going to cry at work for any situation, the tear up is OBVIOUSLY the way to go.  Get that tear out, shake your head and move on.  Don’t even leave your desk.

Next is the cry, this is when you are really upset– maybe you didn’t get the raise you had been spending the last month like you were going to get, maybe you and your boyfriend are fighting, maybe you just are super frustrated or someone just yelled at you for messing up.  The cry is just a couple tears, has no sound and lasts a couple of minutes.  Usually, as long as no one sees you mid cry, and you just face your desk and look forward, bite your lip and get a tissue, the cry can have you completely avoiding human contact and inquiry.  Just put on a funny youtube video of someone falling, dig your nails into your palm or take a couple deep breaths.  If it happens in a meeting start coughing and quietly excuse yourself, or pretend you have something in your eye.

Whatever you do during a cry, do NOT call your mom or call anyone for that matter to talk.  A cry is very vulnerable state and even the slightest sound of comfort or consoling can send you to the next phase, which should be avoided at all costs at work, unless you happen to work in a loving, caring environment, but let’s get real, NO ONE DOES!  So try not to go talk to anyone until the cry is over– just look forward, get it out and move on because if your friend comes by to say what’s up and sees you with red eyes and asks what’s wrong you’re so screwed because you’re about to be thrown into what I like to call, the meltdown.

The meltdown is when you just let it all out– you’re not concerned, at the moment who the eff can see you, or what you look like, you are feeling really out of control and it just happens.  TRY TO AVOID MELTDOWNS AT ALL TIMES.  But when you spend the majority of your waking hours in an environment, be honest, sometimes it happens.  And that is ok.  I can count to myself crying really hard at work about five times.  Once when I got laid off, that is a given so I don’t even care about that.  Once when a family member died, obviously excused– then a couple work related/felt out of control things, then twice roommate out of control things.  It happens.  I’ve been there for 5 years– I am human, I am a little emotional at times and it happened, so how do you recover?

The first thing is try to bite through it– try to remain calm and just get it out at your desk real quick, if it feels like it’s going to be one of those few minute long rants, get thee to a bathroom, close the stale and let it rip.

Honestly, if you are in the bathroom, try to muffle noises, OBVIOUSLY, but just let the tears out, let it pour because the more you let out at that time, the less is going to be left in your bod.  So have at it, just sit there, with the doors closed and and let it all out.  Try not to have people see you– but if they do, you are human, remember? So just let it out.

And even if you do cry at work– for the most part, you can play it off like it’s just some family problems and people don’t even go there with that!  Try to be mindful of what you tell people or even who is listening!

The town gossip is always closer than you think, just waiting for you to say something like you hate your job so just avoid saying anything to anyone, even people you trust at least at work.

Honestly, just say that you were feeling overwhelmed about a few things or sad, not really work related, just in general and needed a minute to let it out.

So those are my rules on crying, everyone does it, so just do it and move on, no one cares– really, they don’t.

xoxo,

wcw

I just google image a picture of Martha Stewart having lunch with her dog named genghis khan at the Plaza Hotel and realize that there are people far more insane than I and tomorrow is a new day.

Thanks Andrea for inspiring this one.  Haven’t gotten your mom a mom’s day present yet?? Here are a few that will knock her socks off, and guess what! You still have time! Also I have a range of prices if you can’t afford to spend a ton!

Oh and, Hi Kak, (that’s what we call my mom) no, you did not get any of these presents so you can read– yours is way better than any of this and I can post about it on Monday. LOVE YOU!

1. Subscription to Birchbox

If you don’t know what birchbox is, it’s pretty simple.  You sign up and pay $10 a month to get a bunch of beauty samples sent to you every month in a pretty little package.  There is usually a waiting list and once you get in, it takes about a month for it to ship.  I signed up after my friend Sam told me about it at a bridal shower (heyyyy perssaaa soon to be bet) around March 20th, then I was “in” on April something, and my first shipment was mailed out on Monday and I should get it today.  That means even if you were proactive and ordered it 2 months ago, she probs still wouldn’t get it so you don’t look like you forgot, which you did anyway, you’re so bad! Anyway.  Here is a sample of what one looks like!

2. If you live in the NY, Philly, Jersey area– a gift certificate to the Chelsea Hotel in AC!

This is honestly one of my mom’s favorite places to stay on the East Coast– it’s old school 50′s themed (super girlie) and in the summer, they have cabanas on the beach with day beds and it’s like a little piece of Miami down the Jersey Shore!  If she wants to go during the week, you can stay for as cheap as $70 a night, and if you want to go on the weekend,  you can still find rooms for not that expensive.  Even if you got her a $100-$150 gift certificate, you could get her a night!  Honestly my mom loves this place, she thinks so cute, chic and classy.  She is also from Jersey so maybe she is biased…

3. Pretty Champagne glasses and a bottle of Prosecco

Most moms love prosecco, a lot just don’t even know what it is.  I bet your mom would love it.  So if she doesn’t have champ glasses, or even if she does just get her some flowers and a bottle of Prosecco. In fact, everyone just go out and get her some flowers.

So prosecco is italian champagne, pretty much, and bubbly and cute and tastes so good.  Especially with a little oj in it for a mimosa!  The good thing is that with prosecco, unlike champagne, you don’t have to spend a fortune on it for it to be good.  The $12 are awesome, the $17 are even better– but you don’t have to go dom crazy or anything.

4. Pretty Cardigan

Moms also love cardigans because they are ALWAYS cold!  How many times have you heard them say they are cold? 1 million??

Go to Marshall’s or TJMaxx and get her a pretty cream colored cardigan.  Never. Ever. Fails. and it’s the one piece of clothing that always fits! And every woman needs a cream cardigan in their wardrobe. Am I right? Always.

5. Glitter iPhone Case and also flowers, duh!

This is obvious, but moms love being cute and sparkly and trendy so if she has an iPhone or any type of smart phone, get her one of these from the mall kiosk, or off the street or wherever, she will love it.

Happy Friday, Happy mom’s day!

xoxo,

wcw

I started watching it a couple weeks ago and of course it is being bashed by the media because it isn’t perfect, and guess what nothing is, not even Seinfeld.  Have you guys watched the first couple episodes of that show? Bomb city b, bomb bomb city city.

So anyway, I started watching it and I laughed out loud at last week’s episode because two guys in the show who are trying to be musicians wrote a song about chasing a girl in Converse sneakers and that is just oh so real as a non-hipster living in a hipster’s paradise.

The girls are in their early 20′s fresh out of college with barely a direction as to what they want to eat for lunch, let alone how they are going to make it to 25, and to be honest, when I was 23, that’s sort of how I was living in the city too.

There was one scene in which Hannah (the main character’s mom) gives her the advice to just start a blog already and yeah I totally get that one too. Sometimes the show makes me cringe a little it’s so home run hitting.

With all that being said, am I completely like any of these girls? No! But what my dear friend Marci reminded me is that it is a show, it’s not real and once I remembered that, it’s pretty damn good.  I think sometimes we get so caught up in all of these reality shows that we forget that a sitcom is fictional– not real, and although it brings home some fantastic, relatable points, no, it’s not perfect and none of us would have a friend ditch her abortion to have sex in a bar, but maybe you do.

I give Lena Dunham kudos for having the courage to show her naked bits on TV and sort of live her life through this character of Hannah (you can tell she IS Hannah.)  I also love that in this interview with Terry Gross, she explains that the whole show won’t be about awkward sex, but that is just the means of how it had to start.   Let’s be real, when you’re 23-25, your life revolves around boys that don’t like you back and this is one of the first shows that depicts that semi accurately.

With all that goodness being said, I have to put in my two cents. So here goes:

1. Lena Dunham grew up in New York City and went to private school and lived at home (home being NY) so that gave her some flexibility in being able to find the time to  write and work for almost nothing (ie: no bills) to fulfill her dreams.  I wonder how great television and movies would be if everyone got to live their dreams, not just those riding off their parents.

2. I will say that although I am happy she told T. Gross (if you don’t listen to her on NPR, DO IT. SHE RULES.) that it won’t always be about sex and this is just the beginning, WHY DO ALL HBO SHOWS HAVE TO START SERIES OFF WITH SEX? WHY!  I almost didn’t watch another episode because this show started off with sex and not that I am a giant prude or anything, but it’s just too much.  There are way more interesting and funny and awkward things in life besides sex, HBO, why do you have to be so single minded?  Honestly, that is why I never went past episode one of True Blood, a boycott to gratuitous sex on TV.  Luckily Girls was only half an hour so I gave it another shot.

3. I think Lena Dunham is a little pompous, but I would be too if I were her age and wrote and starred in a series on HBO. SORRY I HAD TO SAY IT!

So, listen to Terry and Lena Dunham’s interview, watch Girls and let me know what you think!

Did any of you get any cool earrings yesterday?? If you did– post them on our facebook page, and like us too!

xoxo,

wcw

Today is oh so very gloomy, as are most in Spring, that’s why I hate it.

That’s right, I hate Spring.  There are a few reasons why: you’re always cold because you’re trying to wear Springy/Summery type fashions like we live in LA, but it’s only about 52 degrees out! And even though it is cold as shite, I cannot, will not, refuse to wear a winter coat anymore.  Ergo, I am freezing.  Think back to Easters when you were 8.  In your little blue dress, white tights– white mary janes with a 1/2 in heel.  FREEZING YOUR ASS OFF walkin’ into church.

Also– it rainnnns allllllll the timeeeeeee.  Even if it doesn’t rain, it’s still humid which makes you feel muggy and hot, even though it’s 52 degrees so you are COLD and muggy sweaty– sickening.

So I don’t really like Spring, the nights are too cold.

I love foremost August and September, Oct, then Decemeber Duh, the holidays are the best and you get to break out your boots, but Spring. What shoes do you even wear in Spring??? You can’t really wear boots, and it’s too cold for sandals.  It’s just mis.

So now that the rant is over, make yourself prettier in 5 mins.

1. If you are not wearing earrings and you have a date tonight or meeting this afternoon or just feel plain ugly, go out and lunch and buy, borrow or steal a pair of earrings. It will brighten up your whole face!

2. Highlighter in the corner of your eyes and slap on mascara, just DO IT!

I haven’t left my house without bronzer or mascara on since 1998 and I haven’t left my house without high lighter in the corners of my eyes for the past year.  Bronzer and mascara of course is something I think everyone should just use regularly, but a little highlighter in the corners can turn your day from meh to let’s go out!

Just mascara and highlighter and bronzer

ok and maybe concealer and foundation, but no eye shadow or crazy contouring or eyeliner or anything!

so ok, yeah, add some concealer to your yikes spots (under eyes and zits) But most importantly! HIGH LIGHTER!

3. Give your hair some volume

Just flip it upside down shake it out and flip back up.  You can also try to tease the crown or just brush it upside down– anything you do will just adding a little volume and you won’t look so stiff which will just brighten up your face too.

Doesn’t she look so much better with just some height and less stiff??

Take a minute today for yourself, even if it’s just to flip your damn head upside down and give yourself a mini make over.

You’re worth it! Also, I do not condone stealing earrings, but when was the last time your bought yourself a cute pair? For me it was so long ago and I think it’s time we go out and get some.

Awesome places for earrings that you would NEVER guess:

Freaking ALDO! Yeah– that shoe store you resort to when you can’t find white stacked peep toe stilettos and need them for tonight!  All their earrings are $10 and they have such cute pairs.

AND: department stores.

Especially Macys!

Also, before you go to Macy’s try to find a 20 % off coupon, they are in almost every newspaper, AM New York, Times, everything so flip through one you find on the floor at work or on the subway, rip that coupon out and fly your ass down to Macy’s and get a pair of earrings after work.

Happy Wednesday!

xoxo,

wcw

…y Allen.

I can’t even bring myself to read the article fully because I think my brain is already on the brink of becoming a lean cuisine mac and cheese if I continue to read into all of these celebrity shenanigans and less of the books I am supposed to ( re: Hunger Games, just can’t get into it. Sorry I’m afraid I’m not really that sorry at all.)

But anyway I think that Lohan and Mr. Woody Allen are pictured here walking out of having dinner together on the Upper East Side where I am sure he got something like the fish special and she got a burger and fries (which she didn’t eat and isn’t even on the menu) and about 12 Coke heavies with extra LEMONS PLEASE UGH!

I have a couple things to say about this scenario.

Lohan is trying to replace Scarlett Johansson as his new 20 something muse with nice tittays –that is even more obvious than Toddler in a Tiara having a southern accent and fun dip addiction.

Secondly, let me tell you a little something about the Upper East Side as far as eateries go.

This is a place you can easily spot affairs between older married men and their executive assistants in pencil skirts, a pair of Vince Camutos and Michael Kors Watches most week day nights because really who eats up there besides people having affairs or fathers with their daughters (in this case for Mr. Woody Allen IT IS BOTH. ZING!)

Literally, because his step daughter, who HE MARRIED WAS ALSO THERE!!!!!!

And OF COURSE that bitch has the Cartier Tank Watch in gold and black alligator that I have wanted since I read a my favorite things article by Nina Garcia back in 2007. UGH!

I CAN’T BELIEVE I FOUND THIS, I’m sick.

Also–I only know the fathers thing because once I saw Ramona Singer’s hubby and daughter eating outside on 77th and 3rd while I was walking home from work.

Anyway– the fact that Lohan was with Woody doesn’t surprise me, the fact that they were on the UES does not surprise me either…really thing only thing that surprises me here is she is wearing the same dress I wore when I went to the city with my mom to see my Godmother in a broadway show.  If you want to be the new boob muse, you gotta let those puppies fly!

Didn’t Dina teach you anything??

And ALSO, another question before I finish.  Has anyone disputed the fact that this image could or could not be just from the madame tussauds wax collection?

He looks a llllllittttttleeeeee STIFF.

xoxo,

wcw

Hello WestCoastWesters! 

I’m so excited to be able to share my latest beauty obsessions with you! I’m constantly looking for those special must have items; from those that that can help solve a skin crisis to that special something that can brighten up your day.

So, to tell you a little about myself, I do have some skin issues which pretty much started this whole …let’s call it a hobby… of mine. A couple years ago my skin started breaking out for the first time, and without having gone through this in high school, (lucky bitch- I know), I had no idea what to do. Cut to present day, and I still have my bad days, but we’re making progress.

So enough about that, let’s get to the good stuff…

When I find a brand I love, I can be pretty loyal.

Brand loyalty at its best… (wcw note: the rebecca minkoff sample sale starts wed. May 9th Rebecca Minkoff: Up to 70% off handbags and more, 260 Fifth Ave [Dealfeed !!!]

Last summer, while in search of a new perfume, I discovered the Kiehl’s counter at Bloomingdales.  Being allergic to mostly everything scented, (thanks for that gene MOM), I opted to try their roll on Essence Oils. http://www.kiehls.com/Essence-Oils-with-Roller-Ball-Applicator/762,default,pd.html?start=2&cgid=body-musk  (I chose Gardenia and Cucumber).  Their products are unique because they’re all made with natural extracts, which is a lifesaver for those of us with allergies and sensitive skin.  Plus, these little guys smell great and last all day, and are great for mixing and matching to find your own scent.

And that’s how it all began…

                                      My terrible attempt at photographing my Kiehl’s products.

When my skin decided to go bizerk this winter, (by completely drying out and flaking eww), I went back to the Kiehl’s counter to see if they could offer up any miracles. What I ended up with were three small lifesavers that I now cannot live without.

The first is the Abyssine Cream SPF 23.

http://www.kiehls.com/Abyssine-Cream—SPF-23/705,default,pd.html?start=4&cgid=face-moisturizers

It is a little pricey and it does run out within a month or two, (probably longer if you don’t slather it on like I do), but this stuff works wonders. My dry, flaky, winter skin was gone after a few weeks, and overall my skin has done a complete 180. Maybe I’ve never actually looked my age, but at 27 I don’t think I would be mistaken for a 17 year old if it wasn’t for the Abyssine. Also, normally I’d switch up my moisturizer for the summer, but in my opinion this is the perfect blend of SPF, (a MUST), and moisture, without being too greasy.

Some alternatives: Mario Badescu Oil Free Moisturizer SPF 30 http://www.mariobadescu.com/oil-free-moisturizer-spf-30 (This brand is also one of my faves, plus their spa has the best facials in NYC – pretty inexpensive too!)

Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 http://www.cetaphil.com/products/daily-facial-moisturizer-SPF15/  (Cetaphil is the ultimate drugstore wonder, and is on just about every top product list you’ll find.)

My other two Kiehl’s s must haves are:

The Midnight Recovery Concentrate

http://www.kiehls.com/Midnight-Recovery-Concentrate/3605975053920,default,pd.html?cm_mmc=LabeliumSearch-_-GoogleBrand-_-Kiehls+Face-_-%2Bkiehl’s%20%2Bmidnight%20%2Brecovery&gclid=CJSD7I-Vv68CFcXc4AodJ1ChxQ

Not sure what it is about the smell of Lavender, but it takes me from wide awake to comatose in about 5 seconds flat. Also Evening Primrose Oil is pretty handy when it comes to getting rid of red, irritated skin. (When things get really bad I have an emergency supply of Primrose Oil that I apply directly- helpful hint!) You may not be sold on the whole serum trend, but this is a really effective, natural and INEXPENSIVE to try it out.

The Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado.

http://www.kiehls.com/Creamy-Eye-Treatment-with-Avocado/258,default,pd.html?start=2&cgid=face-eye

I have some seriously sensitive eyes that will puff up immediately if even the slightest irritant gets near them, so eye creams have never really been my thing. That being said, this is probably the only eye cream – besides our beloved Aquaphor- that hasn’t caused me to wear sunglasses indoors. The best part is, you only need the teensiest dot of it per eye to really cover the entire area.

And the BEST part of about Kiehl’s? FREE SAMPLES! Go up to any department store counter, or Kiehl’s store itself and ask them to whip up a sample of these or any other product you want to test.

So there you have it– first guest blogger in a while.  I have some stuff for you coming up later today and this week!! Thanks for all the awesome feedback, keep working on your goals and if you want to reach out, always feel free.

xoxo,

wcw