Then I saw my face....

Now I'm a believer!

After visiting my dermatologist last week and being assured that there is no topical beauty product (besides sunscreen) that will prevent the wrinkles on my forehead from getting bigger and more defined. NO MATTER HOW EXPENSIVE. I decided to go to Nieman Marcus in search of an uber expensive cream to prove her wrong.

I have been hearing a lot about Natura Bisse's Inhibit - Dermalift

According to the website, this is the only topical product that you can use instead of Botox. Another article I read mentioned that within one year of this product being released, the company has grown by 50%. "I'll take it!" I thought. Until I saw the price.... $400 an ounce.

Inhibit-Dermafill
Say good-bye to needles—an antiaging alternative to all micro-injections like Botox and Restylane.• An alternative to more invasive procedures.• Relaxes muscle contractions and keeps expression lines from re-forming with a double dose of Octamioxyl™ at a 40% concentration.• With Dermafill complex at 10% concentration, fills in and smoothes out wrinkles through a layering process that works from deepest to the most superficial layers of skin.

SO...Needless to say, I did not make the investment of $400 a month for a few wrinkles. Instead I decided to go with the Clarasonic Mia. The Clarisonic is marketed as a face cleanser but it is also great at getting rid of wrinkles and fine lines, buffing out uneven skin tones and making your skin glow. I didn't believe it all at first but decided to try it because they have a policy that allows you to return it for a full refund if you are not satisfied.

http://www.clarisonic.com/us/shop/sonic-cleansing-system-mia.php

I am satisfied! It might be in combination with the new skin cream I am using but I am completely impressed with the Mia. Mia is the small, portable version of the clarasonic.

For all of you that are interested, this is my skin care regimine- morning and night.

Wash face with cetaphil Gentile skin cleanser (with the Mia)

La Mer- The regenerating Syrum (thin layer)

http://www.cremedelamer.com/templates/products/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY5782&PRODUCT_ID=PROD15901

Natura Bise

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod14790152&ecid=NMCIGoogleBaseFeed&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=C6776

La Mer- Moisturizing Gel Cream (perfect consistency) Not to greasy, not too light.

http://www.cremedelamer.com/templates/products/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY5778&PRODUCT_ID=PROD11668

Shoes

When it comes to clothes and shoes I prefer to go for quality over quantity. I don't mind investing a little money in something that is well made and that I can wear a lot for a long time.

A few examples that I thought I might share:

http://www.lkbennett.com/shoes/courts/30298TAUPE

These are shown in the picture and also at the L.K. Bennett website. They are the MOST comfortable high heals I have ever owned and they go with everything!

http://www.thefryecompany.com/Product-Women-Boots-Campus-77230RDD.aspx

The Jane boot by Frye. I have included my own picture because the one on the website does not do it justice. I purchased the (Redwood color) about two years ago and have worn them literally 200 days out of the year since then. They have held up so nicely and now that they have softened up they do this great little slouch. In the Spring/Summer I wear these with shorts, dresses, leggings, etc. In the Fall/Winter I wear them with tights and dresses, leggings and sweaters and Skinny jeans. They look so great with Dark jeans!

The best part is, for us shorties, they give a little two inch boost in height without sacrificing the comfort. I have walked 5+ miles in these in one day and only at the very end did they start to bother me..and I think the blame probably should have been on my crappy socks rather than the shoes.

I just bought the black pair a few months ago so you can tell they look a little taller than the brown. These are the best investments in shoes I have ever made. They will last for at least another 5 years and they never go out of style. Too bad they never go on sale or I would probably get more colors.

Sew it Seams

I have decided to enroll in a sewing class and I couldn't believe how difficult it was so find one in the City. So as I do for my Doctor, Car, Dentist, Shopping, Orthodontist, seamstress, etc. I am heading out West.

Sew it Seams on Manchester has a great program that will teach me the basics and I can progress from there. I am so excited to start making my own clothes and most of all (because I am so short) doing my own alterations!

Sewing Basics I
Tuesdays, 6-9 pm April 6-27 (4 weeks) $80, Cindy Schaper
If you're a true beginner, this is your class. You'll learn how to:
use a sewing machine;
read a pattern;
cut out the fabric;
and sew your garment.
You'll learn to do things right, from the start. But you'll also learn exactly where your choices start.