Facial Care

Daily facial cleansing depends on your your skin type and what works for you.  To keep your face looking youthful; you need to properly cleanse, exfoliate and moisturize.  For me; I follow a simple daily facial cleansing routine.  I cleanse and exfoliate daily and simultaneously, with a CVS Pharmacy brand - deep cleansing, exfoliating scrub which gives me that radiant glow. The oil free formula cleanses pores deep down while exfoliating skin, the gentle micro scrubbers soften skin and remove dirt, oil and makeup without over drying.  The cooling sensation gives my face that refreshing tingle that I need in the morning .   Exfoliating is extremely important since it removes dull, dry, dead skin…..they say the reason men's skin look more youthful than women is because they shave every day;  well women lets keep up and exfoliate every day :). I am no expert but apart from being blessed with great skin, this cleanser and exfoliator works miracles for me and I don't have to spend a lot on it. I have never had issues with pimples or acne….knock on wood :); but I see no reason to spend a ton on expensive cleansers, they do the same job, just avoid using bar soaps on your face.  After cleansing I moisturize with Olay total effects 7 in 1 anti-aging moisturizer and Vaseline Petroleum Jelly at nights and in the winter;  it gives my skin that nice moist glow and gets rid  of any dry patches that can develop with face powder.  Olay total effects used as a daily moisturizer helps you to achieve visibly younger looking skin and build skin's resilience toward the effects of aging.  It is fast absorbing, oil free and won't clog your pores.  It also comes with a touch of foundation if you like.  Simple straight forward and inexpensive.  At some point I think I will have to invest in some eye cream to minimize those fine lines and wrinkles but for now my Olay total effects and vaseline seem to be working for me.  Some may disagree but for me this is what works for my skin.  

Day at the Brooklyn Museum

 We took the kids out last weekend to the Brooklyn Museum, the weather was great so we were able to dress a little loose.  We go there a lot during the summer,  if you choose not to go into the museum you can just sit outside, relax, tan, read a book or just watch your kids run around, the atmosphere is great and the the water fountain adds to the relaxation.  The colored jeggings which were purchased from Express, I have worn a couple times but never got to take photos in them, I have them in white and red as well and will be getting the salmon pink and mint green also, :) I am loving the spring colors.  They can be worn casually with slippers or wedges or dress them up with heels and accessories. I wore mine very casual but have also dressed them up on occasions.  My top is snaked skinned and was purchased from Marshalls,   its one of my favorite don't be surprised if you see them in another post later on :)  I tried to stay warm with my orange shawl which I purchased from one of the street vendors here in NYC…..don't you just love the color?  For me I like to buy clothes that I can wear several times,  though they are inexpensive I like to get my money's worth, so I will mix and match them with several pieces.  My sandals are from Steve Madden and my sunglasses which are probably the most expensive piece in this outfit is from Balenciaga.  Accessories from Forever21.  Hand bag - Chinese Laundry.  Just my way of keeping up with fashion on a budget or by spending less! Thanks for your comments and hope you like! XOXOX

Pink Dinner Date

I love the feel, color and look of this dress, it's so springy!...I don't  usually do the tube dresses because I always feel like my boobs are going to fall out. :) this one fitted perfect though.  Hope u like.  I bought this dress from H&M about two years ago...it came in perfect for this occasion!... XOXOX.

70 in NY

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Cream lace front top, no brand skort - Purchased at Marshalss. Nine west double strapped shoes

Wore this very comfortable ensemble today to just hang with the kids and do a few errands. hope you like …..XOXOXO

All Black Everything

Vintage 1955 Shirt, Leggings bouth at Marshalls and New York and Company Knee High Boots

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Just love this look for a comfortable and easy get out to run errands. Hope you like and thanks for your comments and votes….XOXOXO

Shopping

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Off to shopping for my vacation, I have been dieing to wear this skirt, but never knew what would go with it, I believe the striped blouse worked perfect. Hope you like..XOXOX

Color Block

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I was just trying out this outfit…since I will be going on vacation at the end of the month and wanted to see what I have in my wardrobe that I can wear.. Hope you like and thanks for your kind comments! XOXOXO

Shorts and a Blazer

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Since the weather has been great here in NY for the past few days, I put this outfit together for a casual hang out with friends. The pieces I have had in my closet for a while and the jeans are actually a DIY… I cut a pair of long jeans that I no longer had use for since I spilled Bleached on it whilst doing laundry…. it came in perfect for this outfit. Hope you like and thank you for your kind comments….XOXOX

Brunch

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So my friend invited me out later on today to a sushi Bar, for sushi and drinks. I am thinking about wearing this outfit with a light jacket since it feels like spring here in NY. Thank you for all your kind comments. XOXOXOXO…

Lounging

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This weekend I was hanging out with friends at the Gansevoort Hotel Rooftop lounge here in New York and I chose to wear this outfit. The pieces I had in my closet for sometime now. I felt comfortable and sexy and boy did I have a good time… got wasted….. hope you enjoy and thanks for your kind comments in advance…XOXOX