Friend or Foe?

So my last post was about poo, so I thought we would discuss poo of a different kind.....shampoo. Many hairstylists are converting their clients to an underground beauty trend called "no poo" where they remove shampoo from their shower regimen. There are many devout no poo followers who tenaciously claim that their hair is shinier, thicker and better overall after eliminating conditioners old friend. Apparently some experts say that shampoo cleanses hair by stripping it of its natural, necessary oils. This causes the scalp to produce more oil, making it impossible for some to skip shampoo for even one day without looking greasier than super size fries.

*MSNBC.com has this insightful article about the no poo movement. Check it out to learn more, and update me if any of you attempt this trend yourselves. I'm dying to know if it works, but unwilling to look like Pauly Shore for a week.
*Pic from Duane Hoffman/msnbc.com

Crappy Day.

Today I was so happy to get out of work. I bounded through the door into the sunshine and was ready to take on the day. Well, all my happiness came to a screeching halt once I got a look at my car. To my amazement and horror, there was bird crap covering the entire thing. No literally, some crew of anonymous birds did a number on my ride.....and that number was 2. My back window....covered. My passenger side back seat handle and drivers side mirror...coated with white. What made this scenario even more bizarre was the fact that there was not one drop of poo on the surrounding ground or on any other vehicles. Bird conspiracy or coincidence? You decide.

Wicked White.

I have been looking for a pair of white skinnys for the summer .....aaaand i think we have a winner. These J Brand 10" Skinnys would look great dressed up with heels and chill and causal with sandals. Buy your own here.

* I think they would look amazing with this flowy and intricate Free People top.

So Good, So Easy.

I may have found the ultimate lunch. This Veggie Bagel is so quick and easy you will be having one for lunch every day. I have been binging on them for about 5 days, but its fine because they only pack 95 cals each! OK so here is the recipie.

1/2 of a whole wheat bagel.
1 tablespoon fat free cream cheese
3 thin slices of cucumber
2 slices of tomato
1 slice of fat free Swiss Cheese

Directions
Turn your oven on broil.
Toast the Bagel
Spread the cream cheese on the bagel. Add the veggies. Top with cheese.
Stick it in the oven for about 2 mins or until cheese is melted.
Turn off oven
Stuff your face

*Recipie and pic from eatbetteramerica.com who retrieved it from Prevention Healthy Cooking.

Mix It Up.

I have never really been a fan of lipstick or lipgloss but I don't like to go out sans lip-wear so over the years I have developed a little lip cocktail that I think works perfectly. I usually go for a brown or nude lip and here are my 3 weapons to achieving a great look.
1. Start by lining your lips lightly with M.A.C lip pencil in spice.
2. Then coat your lips with Boots Mediterranean Grape Olive & Nectarine (available at Target)
3. Finish off with a dash of NARS Lip Gloss in Striptease...this gives just enough punch.

Now this dilution of color works with anything. I recently went to a wedding and I wanted to have a 40s harlot look (as my friend Melissa put it), and used a red lipstick as a base with the Boots as a topcoat of sorts. Mix and match all sorts of lipsitcks and glosses to achieve your perfect signature lip look.

The Way I See It.

I love inspirational and thought provoking quotes and some of my favorites come from The Way I See It section on Starbucks cups. Here is something to chew on.

The Way I See It #141
I used to feel so alone in the city. All those gazillions of people and then me, on the outside. Because how do you meet a new person? I was very stumped by this for many years. And then I realized, you just say, "Hi." They may ignore you. Or you may marry them. And that possibility is worth that one word.
-Augusten Burroughs
Author of Running with Scissors

What a profound thought. You never know who you may meet and how they may affect your life. It all starts with one word.

Impatience.

Ugh, I cannot wait for the Real Housewives of New Jersey to debut!!! I have 50% Jersey blood pumping through these veins and let me tell you, if these women are anything like the typical Jersey girl...we are in for trouble! Jersey is all about attitude, confidence and looks. They do not censor themselves and have no problem telling you if you suck. Not to mention that Jersey accents are the best in the whole world. I saw the preview at the urging of my friend Jackie and I'm DYING to watch the show. I can already tell you my fav is going to be the saucy redhead Caroline who seems to run her family with a tough mob boss mentality. I wish this show was on tomorrowa!!

*FYI- I still remain loyal to Nene until Caroline proves herself.