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Scanning the sales...so you don't have to

Monday, Dec. 1, 2008

I confess. I have been doing some online shopping on this Cyber Monday. But, this year- BONUS! - it falls under my job description because I'm reporting to you the deals I've found:

Beware the risks of facial fillers

Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008

I've long been skeptical of collagen and other injectable wrinkler fillers. Now comes a warning from a panel of independent government health advisers that regular use of these popular anti-aging treatments can cause "long lasting reactions such as bumps under the skin, blotches and scars."

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She's got legs, she knows how to use them

Monday, Nov. 10, 2008

That old ZZ Top song might have been written for Svetlana Pankratova, the woman with the world's longest legs...a whopping 51.9 inches long, to be exact. That's 15.1 inches shy of my entire height!

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About that dress...

Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008

Here's the scoop on that red-and-black dress worn by Michelle Obama Tuesday night.

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The great cover up

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

When a trip to the dermatologist's office turns your face into a patchwork quilt, a good concealer becomes essential. Luckily, I found one in my daughter's makeup bag. (That'll teach her to boomerang back home.)

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Zum, zum, zum!

Monday, Nov. 3, 2008

While shopping with a friend yesterday afternoon, she asked, "Have you ever blogged about Indigo Wild?" Suddenly, I was searching the recesses of my brain for a movie that fit the title. Or, maybe she meant a new brand of jeans?

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OPI has a hit with Nic's Sticks

Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008

Like most baby boomers who came of age in the 70s, I'll try just about anything once. Need a lab rat? I'm your gal...especially if it involves getting free stuff in the mail, like this cool nail polish product from OPI, compliments of SheSpeaks.com.

The power of red

Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008

Want to catch the eye, and the heart, of a certain attractive gentleman? New research suggests you should add a dash of crimson to your wardrobe.

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In search of a better (read: cheaper) facial regime

Friday, Oct. 24, 2008

I've been happy with the Wexler products I've been slathering on my face for the past several months. But the cost for the cleanser, serum, eye cream plus day and night moisturizers is no longer acceptable. From now on, I'm going old school.

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Another one bites the dust

Monday, Oct. 20, 2008

Funeral services were held this morning for yet another blow dryer of mine. I don't think this one lasted a year. Maybe it's time I did some research into the best hair dryers, with the longest life expectancies, on the market.

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My date with the Bra Whisperer

Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008

Ever since Oprah did that memorable show on finding the right bra, I've been dying to see a real bra-fitting specialist. Yesterday, I got my chance.

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Take ten years off your face

Monday, Oct. 13, 2008

Here are five great tips from TotalBeauty.com to help you put your best face forward this week. First tip: Give up the shimmering eye shadow!

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Galoshes even Carrie Bradshaw could love

Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008

These one-of-a-kind galoshes called "City Slippers" by SWIMS are a brilliant example of the "find a need and fill it" marketing approach. And if I still wore high heels, I'd snap up a couple of pairs in a second!

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50% off outlet prices!

Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008

I know. You're so worried about your retirement, you can't even THINK of spending money at a time like this. Don't worry. I've got your back, and a 50% off discount code at one of my favorite online stores...just for the necessities.

Facing the sins of my past

Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008

Lately, it’s gotten so bad, I could connect the dots on my mug with a Sharpie and show you exactly where to find the Capricornus constellation in the September night sky.

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