Skin care is a lifelong thing. I hate it when I get a random blackhead or pimple (or “zit”). I had one on my forehead a couple of weeks ago and thought where did that come from? Our daughter just had a baby, and her skin is breaking out just a little from hormones. I think nearly all pimples, zits, acne, or whatever you call it, are affected by hormones!
Category Archives: Fashion/Hair/Skin
Design Your Own T-Shirt
Our daughter just recently designed new T-shirts for Baby J (our almost 20 months old grandson) and for our soon-to-be-born Baby C. They are the cutest shirts! One shirt says “Big Brother” and the other shirt says “Little Brother.” She used CafePress.com to design the shirts, and they are just adorable.
If you have any special occasion coming up where a custom T-shirt would add to the occasion, check them out. (This is not a paid post.)
Jewelry Accents & Wedding Rings
What girl doesn’t like a pretty piece of jewelry to accent her outfit? Some may want just one piece of jewelry such as a bracelet for their accent, while others may want a matching set of necklace, bracelet, and earrings. Whether one wants diamonds or colored gemstones, Reeds Jewelers has been serving customers since 1946.
Customers can design their own jewelry such as a custom made diamond engagement ring, or they can choose from a great selection of engagement rings as well as wedding bands and wedding gifts. This family-owned company wants to help plan a perfect wedding!
Nutrients for Healthy Hair
Healthy, beautiful hair starts on the inside. What we eat makes a difference in how our hair looks, how our skin looks, how we feel. Below are lists of foods that contain important nutrients for pretty, healthy hair:
Vitamin B-6 found in:
- Highest amounts found in carrots, chicken, eggs, fish, meat, peas, spinach, sunflower seeds, walnuts and wheat germ.
- Also found in avocado, bananas, beans, blackstrap molasses, broccoli, brown rice, cabbage, cantaloupe, corn, potatoes, soybeans, whole grains.
Folic Acid found in:
- Found in barley, beans, beef, bran, brown rice, cheese, chicken, dates, green leafy vegetables, lamb, legumes, lentils, liver, milk, mushrooms, oranges, peas, pork, root vegetables, salmon, tuna, wheat germ, and whole grains.
Vitamin B-12 found in:
- Highest amounts found in clams, dairy products, eggs, herring, liver, mackeral, and sea food.
- Also found in sea vegetables such as dulce and kelp, and soy products as well.
I know someone whose hairdresser noticed significant improvement in their hair after eating steel cut oats for a couple of months. Oatmeal is a good food source for folic acid and also for gamma linolenic acid (GLA), an essential fatty acid needed by the body.
Suunto Watches
If you, a family member, or a friend are involved in a lot of outdoor activities, then you might want to check out Suunto Watches. They are tough and made to withstand the elements, whether one is diving or golfing. They have a good selection of designs, styles, and colors of high quality watches for different occasions and needs. Keep in mind that watches make good gifts!
Daniblack Shoes
Have you heard of daniblack shoes? They are a cutting-edge shoe brand for women that has been created by a husband and wife team. Maybe you’ve seen their shoes in ELLE Accessories or another magazine. These stylish and casual shoes are the latest in styles and trends.
I looked through their selection of shoes, and I really like these red pumps. They are so versatile because they can be worn with a cute dress or skirt and top, and I’m thinking Christmas right now. Or they can be worn with a dressy pants outfit as well as jeans with a cute Christmas shirt. The possibilities are endless. And then in a couple of months they would be perfect for Valentine’s Day, so between now and Valentine’s Day, they would be very stylish. But they’re not limited to holidays. Red is such an “in” color and these shoes would be great year-round.
Heels don’t appeal to me anymore because I have problems with my feet, but they have a selection of cute pumps as well as the trendy high heels. They have boots, some dressy and some casual. I saw some boots that would be stylish to wear in the winter with jeans. I’ve never worn anything this trendy, but I really think these fringe boots are cute. And notice the low heel would be perfect for me.
Zenni Optical Holiday Eyeglass Frames
Zenni Optical has a great selection of Holiday frames to choose from during this time of year. I saw several frames that I liked, and what would really be cool would be to get several different frames to color coordinate with certain outfits. If I were getting one pair, I would get a neutral color that would go with everything. But if I were getting more than one pair, I would consider maybe getting a red pair in the same style as those pictured above. Blue eyeglass frames would also be nice. And there were some green frames that I really liked too! See what I mean.
What’s great about Zenni Optical is their great selection, awesome prices (there is no middle man and that is how they can offer such low prices), and great quality. Eyeglasses can be ordered online to the exact specifications needed. They explain in detail on their web site how to order eyeglasses. They also have a 1-800 number if someone wants or needs to talk to an actual person in order to ask their questions. Info about their warranty, repairs, and returns is also available on their site. They aim to please.
Clothes, Etc., for $17.95 or Less
If you are looking for a great place to buy Teen Clothes at a great price, then check out this online site, Heavenly Couture, where everything is $17.95 or less. Cheap Jeans, skirts, dresses, shoes, accessories, camisoles, and Tee-shirts are some of the things they carry. They are having a denim clearance sale right now with lots of good buys.
Now that cold weather has arrived, it’s time to get out the coats, jackets, and hoodies. This site also has a large selection of these warm items which are great to wear when the weather is chilly. At these prices, you can get something to wear to a football game or outdoor occasion and also get something to wear that is a little dressier.
Not only does Heavenly Couture offer cheap jeans, but they also offer the highest quality in women’s fashions at a savings of up to 85%. They search through North America to find the best quality in women’s clothing and bring them to you for $17.95 or less.
Remember, they are having a clearance sale right now including a denim clearance sale for $13.80 available only online. This is definitely worth checking out. And if you’re needing a hoodie, they also have hoodies like this orange one on sale for $13.80. You can’t beat these low prices for Discount Clothes.
Zenni Optical Has New Frames
I wear reading glasses right now, but soon I need to get some neweyeglasses. My doctor has suggested progressives which is what I’m seriously considering. But when I saw the price they would be, over $500, I decided that I would wear my reading glasses a little longer. The doctor also said that I would definitely need to start wearing progressives all the time by next year, so I know I can’t put off buying new glasses forever.
I was excited when I read about Zenni Optical and the positive reports from Fox News TV. Clark Howard, popular U.S. talk radio host, and his staff have gotten eyeglasses from Zenni Optical and recommend them. Eyeglasses start at $8 and progressives start at $37. How can Zenni Optical sell them for such a low price? By selling directly to the consumer and skipping the middleman is how they’re able to offer unbelievably low prices. Now that is really exciting to know that I don’t have to spend over $500 on new eyeglasses.
New frames are in, and they have a huge selection of frames to choose from. I have a sensitivity to metal, so I have been looking at the stainless steel and titanium frames. And I really like the rimless frames, but someone told me that the half-rim frames are sturdier. So I’m thinking I might get some frames similar to what are pictured here and add the premium anti reflective coating.
If you’re looking for new eyeglasses, check them out.
Beautifeel Shoes
Are you looking for shoes that are both beautiful and yet comfortable and fit well? Check out Beautifeel Shoes from Footwear etc. Their selection includes all types of styles, and they even carry wide widths. They carry casual shoes, sandals, clogs, boots, and dressy shoes in a wide selection of styles and colors. And they have wonderful customer service which is very important.
How to Care for Suits
These instructions, given by the sales lady, came with one of my husband’s suits one time:
- Give clothing a rest, wear only once per week. (Hmmm…how many suits would be needed for work?)
- Don’t over dry clean, once a season is usually sufficient. Just spot clean when necessary. (I know we did dry clean one of my husband’s suits several times a season, and the suit didn’t last as long.)
- Brush clothing after each wearing to clean surfaces and eliminate wrinkles.
- Air out clothing after each wearing by letting garment hang outside the closet.
- Trousers should be hung by the cuff with the belt in. The weight of waistband, belt, zipper, etc., will help maintain crease and eliminate wrinkles.
- Coat should be hung on a thick, quality hanger to maintain shoulders, never on a metal hanger.
- Always hang coat on hanger where possible, avoid placing on back of chair.
- Always smile…just makes you look and feel good.
Acne, Zits, or Pimples?
How do you refer to acne? When I was growing up, we always referred to acne as “pimples.” If I remember correctly, when our daughter was in high school we also called them “zits.” Well, whatever term is used, acne is aggravating and hard to clear up at times. Some people like to use a natural acne treatment to help clear up their skin. And good hygiene, a healthy diet, and enough sleep is always important!