Good Clean Skin

Name: Cetaphil Daliy Facial Cleanser
Where do I get ? www.drugstore.com
Cost: about $10
Why I love it:
I like simple things. My dermatologist recommended this, and I agree. It gets my skin nice and clean without stripping it. I use this with the Clarisonic and all is good is face land!

Makes Mia Smile!

Name: Clarisonic Mia
Where do I get ? www.sephora.com
Cost: $149
Why I love it:
I'm getting older and the skin has been changing. I started using this about 4 months ago and from the first cleansing, I have been hooked. It took about 2 months to get past the breakout phase, but it is so well worth it. My skin has never looked better. I use it with Cetaphil cleanser and my Hope in Jar moisturizer and I am good to go. My skin is silky soft and I have not had a blemish in 2 months. I'm loving this!

Stop Washing Your Money Down the Drain

Name: Dove Daily Moisture Therapy Shampoo and Conditioner
Where do I get ? www.Walgreens.com
Cost: about $3.00
Why I love it:
I have tried so many different brands of shampoos and conditioners on my hair. It takes a great product to get my hair shiny, soft and bouncy. I tend to like the brands that are sold at the salons, but they are so expensive. And when I rinse, I just think about the money that I just sent down the drain. I tried this on a whim and I am pleasantly surprised! It works great, keeps my hair in check and doesn't cost nearly as much as the high end brands that I favor. Give it a whirl, I think you might be pleased too.

Cool Gift Idea

Name: Sephora Scent Samplers Best Sellers for Her
Where do I get ? www.sephora.com
Cost: $50

Why I love it:
I just received this as a gift and I have to say it is one of my favorite gifts ever (along with the killer jewelry hubby has bought). It has 10 little sample bottles and then a gift certificate to redeem for a full bottle of your favorite scent. What a great idea!

Funky Fall Nails

Name: Steel-her Heart Nail Color by Revlon
Where do I get ? www.Amazon.com
Cost: about $4.50

Why I love it:
I have always had short little nails, so finding colors that look good on my short little nails has been a challenge. My sister has perfect, long strong nails, for which I am jealous. She showed up with this color on her nails, and I loved it! I decided to bust out of my light pink rut and go dark. And it works! I get so many compliments on my short little silver nails. Everyone wants to know the color, so I share with you my new find. It goes on a little thin, so two coats are necessary. Now, go rock those killer nails!

She is Magical

Name: My Hair Gal Kate at Salon Flo
Cost: depends on what you have done, but very reasonable
Where do I get ? www.salonflo.com

Why I love it:
Ask any of my friends and family and they will tell you that I tend to switch up my hair every 4-6 weeks. I have been this way for as long as I can remember. I don't like to get bored with my hair. I also think that you can never really know what will look FABULOUS on you, unless you try new things. This last hair cut and color ROCKS, and I implore you to give my hair gal Kate a chance. She is darling, knows how to give a mean cut and can even give you a wicked brow wax all without breaking the bank. Thanks Kate, I am so happy I found you!

Stellar Nail Color

Name: Sally Hansen Diamond Strength No Chip Nail Color
Cost: around $4
Where do I get ? www.walgreens.com

Why I love it:
I have been an avid and loyal OPI nail polish girl for years. I tried this on a whim and I love it. It stays looking perfect for at least 5 days. I am tough on my nails, and this stuff has not chipped at all. I chose the color Pink Promise, it is a nice, neutral soft shimmery pink color that looks neat and clean.

Gee My Hair Looks Terrific

Name: Alberto VO5 Extreme Style Heat Defense
Cost: around $4
Where do I get ? www.drugstore.com

Why I love it:
I'll admit it, I am a little late to the "must use a flat iron on my hair" game. I found this product recently, and when I do use a flat iron or hair dryer on my hair, it makes all the difference in the world. I no longer have frizzy fried ends that look crunchy and are hard to tame. Nope, now it is soft, shiny and pretty, just the way I like it.

Lipgloss Junkie

Name: Buxom Lip Gloss - Dolly
Cost: about $18
Where do I get it?
www.sephora.com

Why I love it:
Have I publicly admitted that I am a lip gloss junkie? It is true, I am forever on the hunt for my next favorite lip gloss. And I just found it. On a recent trip to Sephora (another store that is fantastic!) I had spent enough money to get a nice sized sample (pretty much a full sized lip gloss) of this incredible stuff. It is awesome. It makes your lips tingle, sparkle and shine. It stays on for a long time and really looks natural. I have the color Dolly and it is my new favorite for fall.

You gotta get past the "Ewww" factor

Name: Ped Egg
Cost: around $10
Where do I get it? www.target.com
Why I love it:
Ok, here is the scoop. I have really ugly heels. They are always super dry, cracked and neglected. I finally broke down and bought the Ped Egg, with my head held down in shame and no eye contact to be had with the cashier. It works. And it works well. I try to remember to use it a few times a week. My feet no longer stick to the blanket in bed. My heels are looking better. They are almost approaching the definition of "smooth". Yahoo!

New Skin Care Regimen

Name: L'Bri
Cost: around $50.00
Where do I get it?www.lbri.com
Why I love it:
Well, my pretty skin took a turn for the worse about 3 months ago. I had to go through my whole routine to figure out what was making me break out. I have it narrowed down to a few things and in the mess, I tried some new skin care products. Within 1 week of trying L'Bri products, my skin completely cleared up, is super soft and looks great. I dumped all my old makeup and skin care products (expensive stuff too!) and I am solely working with L'Bri now. Sometimes it is good to switch it up when you are in a rut. Sometimes breaking out like a teenager can make you re-evaluate what is working and what is not. I'm digging the simplicity of L'Bri!

I wanna smell like this!

Name: Ed Hardy Perfume
Cost: around $55
Where do I get it? www.amazon.com
Why I love it:
Let's hope my wonderful hubby is reading this. I found this new perfume that I REALLY want, and he knows that I won't buy it for myself. This is a nice blend of sweet, soft and pretty. Just how I want to smell! I had a sample, used it all up and now I am longing for more. Come on hubby, don't let this Mama down!

Found some new color!

Name: Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow in Beach Honey
Cost: $22
Where do I get it?www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com
Why I love it:
Happy Valentines day to me! I was wandering aimlessly through Macy's when I decided to stop by the Bobbi Brown counter and check out some fresh make up. I found this little pot of eye shadow and knew immediately it would be my favorite "perfect color" for day and night. It goes on super smooth and stays put. Love it!

Inner Glow

Name: Philosophy's Microdelivery Peel
Cost: $65
Where do I get it? www.philosphy.com
Why I love it:
I am aging. No doubt about it. New wrinkles are popping up, sun spots, freckles, dull skin are all abundant here. I did receive a sample of this amazing skin peel, and within minutes my youthful radiance was attempting to peek through. I bought the kit and have been using it twice a week for 2 months. Honestly, I see a difference. My skin is softer, wrinkles are still here, but less deep and there is an overall smoothness that I have never seen before. I like it. It is working for me!

Best Lip Gloss, Hands Down

Name: MAC Lipglass in Viva Glam V
Cost: $14
Where do I get it? www.maccosmetics.com
Why I love it:
I am an admitted lipstick/lipgloss junkie. I have tried them all, spent hundreds of dollars over the years searching for the perfect lip flair. I keep coming back to this one, a simple shimmery pink with enough gumption to make my pout fabulous. You can layer it over lipstick, wear it alone, blend with other colors. I have one in each of my bags, and my car. You can't go wrong with this one, and you can feel good about your purchase, from the website: "In the spirit of all VIVA GLAM, every cent raised goes to the M·A·C AIDS Fund to support the fight against HIV/AIDS." Woohoo!

A Little Plaid

Name: Burberry London Perfume
Cost: around $58
Where do I get it? sephora.com
Why I love it:
Happy Mother's Day! My wonderful hubby surprised me with this perfume and I love it! This nice light floral scent with some fruity undertones is perfect for day or night. I smell nice. Woohoo!

Seriously, Swirl, Tap and Buff

Name: Bare Escentuals Mineral Make up
Cost: Starter Kit $49 and up
Where do I get it? sephora.com
Why I love it:
I thought it was all fluff. I thought it was all too good to be true. I went to the Bare Escentuals store and walked out a believer. It is easy, simple and makes my skin look lovely and flawless (or as close to flawless as I am getting). Seriously, you just swirl, tap and buff your face. I am impressed and can't believe I waited so long to get hooked on this stuff. Who knew?

Fresh Faced and Fabulous!

Name: Neutrogena Deep Clean Self Foaming Cleansing Pads
Cost: around $6.00 for a pack of 30
Where do I get it? Drugstore.com

Why I love it:
No time to get a facial? These invigorating facial pads are for you! They use tiny blue scrubbies to get out that dirt deep down on your face and neck. These pads leave your face fresh and tingling. Your face will be cool, clean and exfoliated. Perfect for the gym. Thanks Neutrogena!