Keihl’s is opening it’s first ever stand alone spa on the Upper East Side of NYC. I have never been to the city that never sleeps, but after reading about some of the specifics I dreaming of an afternoon of bliss:
Private entrance and a concierge to guide your visit.
Limited Edition Havianas to slip into during your stay
iPads instead of tired old magazines
Swanky chandeliers and unique photo murals in the treatment rooms
Perfectly named signature service~Ultimate Kiehl’s Body Restoration
JLo is back in a big way! I am lovin’ this song. Just makes me wanna dance. Make a new playlist and add On the Floor to it. You won’t regret spending the $1.29.
I was lucky enough to visit my OB/GYN recently. (It was NOT a prenatal visit!) The practice has recently switched over to digital scales that are within the private exam rooms. Let me add that while I was pregnant with both of my boys, the scale was public (VERY public) and totally old school. You know. Slide-tap, tap, tap……tap! I never looked and still have no idea how much weight I gained with either one of them. I digress.
At my visit, I learned something down right shocking. I noticed a simple chart taped to the back of the door. Listed in one column was the examination room numbers. The column next to it indicated a plus or a minus along with a number. Perplexed, I asked the medical assistant, charged with recording my weight, about this curious document. Her response left me utterly speechless. “Oh, all of the scales are inaccurate. So, in some of the rooms we have to add pounds and in others we subtract.” Uh…………..
Let me get this straight. The scales that can crush a woman’s spirit in one quick, digital read out are inaccurate? Correct me if I am wrong, but it is painful enough being weighed at the doctor. I am thinking they may need to invest in some new scales. OR, better yet….
Let us all weigh ourselves at home before we eat and put our clothes on. If need be, we can take a digital image of the scale and bring it with us as proof. This will put an end to the shocking moment when the number on the office scale doesn’t match the scale at home, while completely eliminating this addition game they are playing.
Stand together on this ladies. There are some things worth fighting for!
If you watch True Blood on HBO, you know what I am talking about! I was literally hooked on this show after the first episode. All my favorites are back on Sunday night for the Season 4 premier. The story lines are ridiculously fun. But let’s be honest, it doesn’t hurt that the men of True Blood are ridiculously HOT!
My top picks:
Sookie’s love, Bill Compton- “The Classic”
Sookie’s forbidden, Eric Northman- “The Bad Boy”
Sookie’s werewolf protector, Alcide Herveaux- “A Girl’s Best Friend”
Of course there could not be an anticipated premier, without a few product endorsements.
Tarte for True Blood-Limited Edition Cheek Stain. (I have used this cheek stain in a different hue and it is perfect for just a touch of color.)
I love this product description on sephora.com : Have you spent eternity in search of an everlasting glow? Meet your maker. Inspired by the hit HBO® series True Blood™, this sparkling red cheek stain blends on smooth and lasts from dawn to dusk and well into the night. One drop is all you need to create a crave-worthy natural luminescence for all skintones and types. Like all Tarte products, this lusty natural stain will do good things to you thanks to natural mineral pigments and fruit extracts. Tune in to the new season of True Blood™, Sundays at 9/8c. Only on HBO®.
You know where I will be on Sunday evening. Have a great weekend!
Once upon a time, there was a most perfect pair of sweats. They were made of velour, in the glamorous U-S of A. They had a silly kind of name-Juicy Couture. But after the first time you slid into them….you were hooked. Even at the hefty price tag of $80 or more….one could not resist. Then something went astray. The price remained the same, but the quality diminished (dramatically) and sparkles and bling were added to the seat. Ummm, not such a good look for me. So began the search for the new perfect pair of sweats.
Enter Alternative Apparel!
These sweats are light weight, comfy and easy! My favorite are the crop pant. Best of all, they don’t cost a fortune. Alternative Apparel actually has it all. T’s, sweatshirts, skirts, sweats, hoodies, and on and on. I have found items at small boutiques and at Nordstrom. If you don’t have time to go on a search, visit them at the world wide web. Nothing better than doing a little shopping …..in your sweats! http://www.alternativeapparel.com/
(Ward, sharing some sound advice, with Wally and Beaver.)
On Father’s Day, I say,
“Love ya, babe! I hit the jackpot to be traveling down this insane highway (sometimes the wrong way) called parenthood with you. You are the ying to my yang. Thankfully, the boys don’t know that we are just wingin’ it 99% of the time! But, mostly, thank you for being the one I can laugh with at the end of the day when they are finally in bed.”
(My Ward, quite awhile ago. oh, how I love these boys.)
Most days I feel like I am the luckiest girl in the world. I bet you feel the same way!
The rights have been purchased and a new animated series may be in the works. Oh, baby! Got cash in on that cow just one more time. What was on your Christmas list in 1983? If it was a CPKid, your mom and dad were fighting and kicking other crazy parental types in line for the coveted “must have” gift of the season. Never had one, which doesn’t mean I didn’t ask for one. The thing I remember the most about the CPKid is the smell. Do you remember it? Baby Powder? Not certain, but it was unmistakable FOR SURE. That is how you knew you had a real one! (That, along with the signature on the ass and the adoption certificate.)
Can you imagine what parents would have paid for a Cabbage Patch Kid if eBaby, I mean eBay, was around?
The actress’s first ad for the company’s “Core Values” campaign was released today, featuring the star afloat on a boat in Cambodia’s Siem Reap province. Wearing her own clothes, no makeup and her own years-old monogrammed Alto bag, Jolie looks at peace in her photograph.
Agreed. She does, in fact, look at peace. Angelina is strikingly beautiful. However, no make up? Uh…… don’t think so.
I am a woman who drops her kids at school, hits the gym, picks up the dry cleaning, and does the daily grocery shopping- all SANS makeup. Don’t get me wrong, I do own make up and love “putting on my face” (as my mother refers to it.) Luckily, my life doesn’t insist that I be camera ready every time I leave the house. Poor JLo and Eva. I am sure they were not ready for an impromptu photo shoot, but I for one love these shots! Still stunning with that gorgeous, olive skin.
Oh, one more thing. Totally love Terri Hatcher. She takes the pictures herself (just getting out of the shower) and posts them. How brave is she? I delete all the bad pictures of myself and certainly only post the most flattering!
Au naturale. It should not be a bad thing. Let’s embrace it!
U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner, who has been under fire after admitting to inappropriate communications with women online, has decided to seek treatment “to focus on becoming a better husband and healthier person,” his spokeswoman said Saturday.
For Huma Abedin, I have nothing but compassion. While her husband, Mr. Congressman, faces the onslaught of reporters seeking the latest in his scandalous sexting and canoodling, she must privately endure embarrassment, betrayal, and anger. To add insult to injury, all while in the early stages of her first pregnancy. I am sure her closest girlfriends have rallied around her (and are probably-not too secretly-planning Anthony’s demise).
On a lighter note, this statement brings a smile to my face. He is entering treatment to become a better husband? Where is this facility and how much do they charge? Maybe the doctors offer weekend stays for men that aren’t habitual liars, but just need to brush up on their husbandry skills. The staff should also consider a boot camp for men who are newly engaged. A week long stay to teach them everything they will need to be a great husband. How great would this be? “Oh honey, the ring is amazing and your proposal was SO romantic. I have heard of this GREAT place!”
I so desperately want summer to arrive! If you live in the Northwest, you know what I’m talkin’ about. We are all hoping that warm weather will come to stay (not just visit). What is better than ice cream in the evening after a long summer’s day?
Check out this kitchen wonder! Yonanas! Clever name and super healthy alternative to ice cream. You simply freeze bananas and then run them through the counter top appliance. PRESTO! Frozen banana “ice cream” without the cream or sugar. You can also add other fruit to the banana base to WOW up the flavor. There is even a recipe for Peanut Butter and Jelly. I bet that would be a crowd pleaser! For the adult crowd, why not soak the banana in dark rum before freezing? Too fun, right?
Anyone have a Yonanas? I am dying to know if it is worth the splurge. (A splurge in dollars, not calories.) Gotta have one? http://www.yonanas.com/
