5 Products I would fall over and die without

I am about a half shade away from being legit albino. I was super pumped when the whole vampire craze started but let's be honest...everyone looks better with a little healthy color. I've tried so many "fake tans" and this one is by far my fav so far. Fake Bake Flawless Self Tanning Liquid is so easy to use, it doesn't smell like a grandma, dries fast and does NOT splotch or turn you into an oompa loompa.

I have a pretty thin, okay VERY thin top lip, and I've always wanted lip injections. Until I can convince my husband that I'm not going to make myself look like one of the Beverly Hills Housewives I had to find another way. I stumbled upon one of the best beauty blogs  by a beautiful chick, Cara who just happens to have great lips and she swears by Sally Hansen Lip Inflation EXtreme. I tried it and I'm hooked! It burns like a son of a bitch but the difference is totally worth it!

I use concealer every day of my life. I brush my teeth and then put on concealer, not really, but it's not too far off base. Tarte Concealer is the best concealer I've come across. This stuff is like spackle and is perfect for those dark under eye circles...not that I have them, but if I did, I would totally use this stuff and no one would ever know that I am actually a haggard looking troll.

OMG Aquaphor. It's actually just called Aquaphor. I use Aquaphor all the time and for a ton of different things but my favorite is using it on my lips and under my eyes at night. My lips were crazy chapped and I had tried almost every kind of chap stick available. I tried this little miracle in a tub and my lips were smoochably soft in the morning. Magic, I say!

I WAS blessed with a good head of hair until I had my perfect little human. I HAD good hair, I got pregnant and HAD a ton of hair, I had my little human and BAM! Going bald.  Just like that. I started taking Biotin at the recommendation of another Mom and my Dermatologist. My hair is growing back and I'm getting compliments from complete strangers about how shiny it is. Biotin is also really good for skin and nails.

Non-Mom Flats

Now that I have retired from the glorious world of being a pod dwelling, heel wearing drone and now spend my days entertaining a baby...it's time to spruce up and revamp the ol' wardrobe. I'd like to have an unlimited cash flow to do this but unfortunately my husband is not on board with draining our life's savings for me to look fabulous on a daily basis for our neighbors and baby. I was hoping to be that Kourtney Kardashian Mom that strolls my baby around and runs errands in 4" heels. Guess what? Not happening. I cannot play house wearing heels...as much as my husband would like for this to happen...it's not happening. Flats are a necessity. Oh God! It's true, I said it, comfort and functionality are winning! Not only do I NEED flats but I WANT flats. Who am I?

Here's my problem with flats, they aren't hot. So there. Flats are momish. I don't want to look momish. I want to look like the Nanny. The other crappy part about flats is that they are just as expensive as bad ass heels. In what universe does that make sense? I digress, let's continue, so I'm on the prowl for some non Mom flats that don't cost the same as a sexy pair of Christian Louboutin pumps. 

So on my quest to find non-Mom, non bank breaking flats here is what I've found.   

 

Banana Republic has some amazingly comfortable shoes! If you think Banana is only for boring business attire, think again my friend. Their pumps are just as comfortable as their flats....there I go about the damn heels again. The only problem is that they are still running in the $120 range, which is ridic in my opinion. The good news is  Banana Republic is great about running really good sales. So, 40% off my full price item and I'm off with a comfortable pair of non Mom flats. Holla!

Believe it or not, I love Target for flats ,not for heels, just for flats and that's totally my personal opinion and it may change. I've just never been a fan of Target shoes that involve a heel, they look like they are adult size Barbie shoes/just made of cheap plastic. The deal is you are going to find a way better selection online than in stores. Flats are typically in the $20 range and THAT is what I'm talking about. 

Zappos is always a good bet for a great variety and wide price range. You can find anything from Paul Smith fabulousness for $400 (but who in their right mind spends a cool $400 on flats? Seriously.) to Rocket Dog leopard ballerina flats for $39.99. C'mon.

In summation: flats will never be sexy so why spend a ton of money on them? Besides, full price is for suckers, especially when we're talking $400 for FLATS! But, I along with all other fashion loving citizens beg you: Please, please, please, do not ever wear Crocs, even if they are free. Crocs are for children...if that.  I just imagine that there were a couple bottles of tequila involved in that decision to make Crocs in adult sizes. 

XOXO, 

LJ