A How To For Ladies Who Hate Wearing Undies

Okay, we're certainly not going to lecture here. If you love 'Going commando,' then by all means, continue your wild and free journey.

In case you're wondering......Going commando, simply means not wearing underwear.

Maybe your husband or boyfriend does it all the time. For some of you, that's just ew!!! And yeah, there are plenty of gals who hate wearing panties, too. Maybe you are one of those brave souls.

I remember my mom and aunt telling me and then re-telling me often, about a friend of theirs who hated wearing panties, and never did. She was proudly going underwear-free in the 1930's, 1940's and beyond that. Such a dangerous woman, ha ha.

Hey, that's fine by me. The only problem many of us have about Going commando, is the non-hygenic aspect of it all.

And here's a clever solution that tackles the health aspect and delivers 'no panty lines.'
Commandos-The Patch ($16, 8-count, at http://www.bebeautiful.com/).

These Commandos come in Pink or Blue, and are disposable. What a cool idea.

"Attach this revolutionary patch to the cross seam of your pants, jeans or shorts for a discreet, hygienic barrier that protects garments and your skin. Whether you go without panties after wax treatments, beneath form fitting attire or even every day, Commandos offer a soft, secure design guaranteed to go completely unnoticed. Self-adhesive and disposable. 8-ct. Please note: Not for use with skirts or dresses."

How To Use A Lip Brush For The Perfect Smile

We know.....you received a lip brush as a gift or as one of the accessories in a free cosmetics grab bag. And it's sitting in the bottom of a drawer somewhere, untouched. Or maybe you carelessly tossed it out because you didn't know exactly how to use a lip brush.

We're here to tell you, you must use a lip brush for the perfect smile.

What you gain by using this clever, little beauty accessory, is precision and control in the application of lip color.

You also use less lipstick when you use a lip brush.

And you are creating a more defined lip line. Let's say your lips are a bit uneven. You can achieve a more balanced lip line, by using a lip brush to subtley paint on a tiny bit beyond your imperfection.

Maybelline New York shares great and simple tips on how to use beauty essentials like the lip brush, in their website section called, Brushes 101 (http://www.maybelline.com/).

How to Use a Lip Brush For The Perfect Smile:

Prepare brush. Apply lipstick or lip gloss to the brush.

Apply to lower lip. Dab color on the center of your lower lip. Brush color toward outer corners until your entire lower lip is covered. Stroke from side to side for smooth, even color.

Apply to upper lip. Repeat step 2 for your upper lip.

There are hundreds of lip brushes at your local drugstore, high-end department shops, and on-line beauty stores like http://www.sephora.com/ and http://www.ulta.com/.

We absolutely adore the retractable lip brush. It's a super beauty gadget because it stays neatly hidden to protect its bristles. And when you want to use it, it 'pops' up for quick and precise application. And it's mess-free. You can throw it in the bottom of your pocketbook without worrying about lipstick stains ruining your bag.

Lip brushes also come with a pointed tip or flat square tip, depending on your preference. The hairs also are available in synthetic or animal hairs. And some lip brushes cost under $10. Others can run you $100 or more.

Here are 3 Lip Brushes we like:

1. Sephora Brand Professional Platinum Square Retractable Lip Brush #60 ($12).

2. Smashbox Retractable Lip Brush 18 ($20).

3. Bobbi Brown Lip Brush ($22).

How To Attract Men And Stop Smoking And Eating With Joey NY

You've seen the familiar small, dark blue bottles from Joey New York. The skin care/cosmetics success story has been going strong since 1995. And at the moment, Joey New York is globally recognized and approved. You can find their unique beauty treatments on your travels through places like Dubai, Korea, Australia, and Saudi Arabia.

Joey New York is genius at the beauty quick-fix, or the 'non-surgical dermatological fix.' We are especially intrigued by Joey's 3 Curb The Urge Lip Collection. Check it out:

"The three LipNix products are another example of Joey New York’s unconventional answers to everyday problems. Using aromachology, each lip product delivers a scented message to the brain to help curb the appetite, attract the opposite sex or stop smoking."

Wow. Stop over-eating, stop smoking, and attract the opposite sex.....We LOVE this! A product that tackles all three problems. Plus an added bonus: these products inflate your lips to make your pucker even sexier!

Worried that he's just not into you, ha! Well, you can woo him with Joey New York's Cinna-MEN Lip Balm ($12.00, at all specialty dept. stores). According to the Joey people, men go especially ga-ga over the scents of cinnamon and vanilla.

"These lipsticks, lip glosses, lip palettes and lip balms contain a blend of vanilla and cinnamon fragrances that when applied to the lips, the irresistible aroma will get his attention! Contains maxi-lip and Dermaxyl- safe, clinically proven ingredients to firm and plump lips instantly."

Other Joey Curb the Urge Lip Collection items include: lipNIX Lipstick ($18) in 7 lovely shades, and containing their unique no-smoke formula.

"Contains a proprietary blend of Lemon, Geranium and Helichrysum fragrances. When applied to lips, the fresh aroma has been proven to safely help curb your urge to smoke. These lipsticks, lip glosses, lip palettes and lip balms also include maxi-lip and Dermaxyl- clinically proven ingredients to firm and plump lips instantly."

And how about Joey's lipFIT Lip Gloss ($15)?! Quite an interesting lip treatment. "Beautiful lips=Skinny hips," as Joey describes this addition:

"These lipsticks, lip glosses, lip palettes and lip balms contain a proprietary blend of peppermint, grapefruit and spearmint fragrances. When applied to the lips, the fresh minty aroma has been proven to safely help inhibit appetite. These also include Maxi-lip and Dermaxyl- clinically proven ingredients to firm and plump lips instantly."

Hey, these Joey New York Curb the Urge Lip Collection products sound like fun, and the shades of lip color are pretty, too. Plus, you get the lip-plumping properties in each lip treatment. We can't guarantee you won't pick up another cigarette or grab a piece of cheesecake while wearing these lip products, but just maybe, men will go ga-ga when they smell your lip balm.

Victoria's Secret Is More Than Very Sexy Undies

Victoria's Secret has always had its Very Sexy bra and panty line. But did you know that the alluring underwear giant has a beauty boutique that has branched out into a competitive business of its own?!

VS is enjoying a large success with its Very Sexy makeup line. Pictured above, is one of their Mosaic Eyeshadow compacts in Eye Candy ($18.00).

The Very Sexy makeup features eyes ,lips, face, makeup brushes and makeup bags (Very Sexy satin bag pictured above, $10.).

Victoria's Secret also has a variety of their own body washes and cleansers. And even their brand of Cellulite solutions---Hottest Body by Victoria, Active Body Lift Treatment ($29.00, 7 oz.).

And if that's not enough, VS has included popular beauty treatments by other big names in the biz---StriVectin-SD, Borba, Clarins, Too-Faced, Sovage, Supersmile, Pat Wexler, and so on.

Victoria's Secret has got you covered---from every pore to every strand of hair. VS is much more than a pretty pair of panties and bra.

And VS is running a lovely beauty promotion right now through Oct. 15th, 2008. Receive a FREE Beauty Tote in purple satin with 9 sample sizes from the top names in beauty with any $50 beauty purchase, while supplies last.

A super beauty deal. You can check it out at www.victoriassecret.com

Cheap Avon Eye Makeup Remover Good For Skin

Red, burning eyes. That's what happens to many of us when we remove eye makeup with certain lotions and creams. It can sting like crazy.

You can spend a lot of dollars on expensive eye makeup removers. But sometimes, the formula might be too harsh. Sure, the mascara, liner, shadow, and primer are all erased, but now you're left with heavily irritated eyes.

We found a cheap and effective solution:

Avon Moisture Effective Eye Makeup Remover Lotion ($4.00, 2 fl. oz.). You can ask your favorite Avon lady for a couple of bottles. Or you can order some at http://www.avon.com/.

It's a delicate and strong lotion at the same time. Stubborn makeup is immediately whisked away. And the oh-so-delicate skin around the eyes is protected and nourished with this light, creamy texture. Say good-bye to red, itchy eyes.

The price is what we also love----just $4.00 a bottle. And you don't need much. A little goes a long way.

Avon Moisture Effective Eye Makeup Remover Lotion gets high marks from consumers---88 out of 95 women who purchased the cheap and effective remover, said they would recommend this product to a friend. That's a grade of 4.7 out of 5.

Let's put it this way, wearing makeup is fun. But you have to also adopt a smart skin care regimen. You must remove all traces of makeup before retiring each night. Some of you are laughing, but sleeping in makeup is a big no-no. Your skin renews itself at night while you are asleep. It can't get busy renewing, if oil, dirt, and debris are sitting in your pores.

This Avon eye makeup remover is good for the skin around your eyes. It isn't a drying formula. It contains a softening and soothing base.

Why Detox Foot Pads Like Kinoki Are A Bad Idea

One of my New York girlfriends was urging me to research an article on detox foot pads or detox foot patches. You've seen the commercials on television for these adhesive foot pads by Kinoki. You place them on the soles of your feet at night. And when you arise next morning, the pads have turned brown. Yuck. Those are the actual toxins being eliminated from your body. So they say.

We finally got around to examining this popular item, and whether it's just bunk, or a true cleansing experience that benefits the body.

My friend is so concerned about her cute, little, perfect feet. In college, she was always bragging about her straight toes and beautiful arches . She was constantly pedicuring, and sloughing away tiny callouses.

Well, we of the size 9 hooves, ha ha, are happy to report, that detox foot pads appear to be nothing but a waste of money. Yes, we are aware that many people love these foot patches, and claim their migraine headaches disappeared, arthritis pain was relieved, stress evaporated, and energy was gained.

Who's to say the consumer is wrong?

So we dug a bit deeper, and found Dr. Z's Medical Report (http://www.healthtalk.com/). Dr. Ed Zimney went a step further and called the Kinoki foot pads a scam, unsupported by any credible science.

"They make a big deal about how the pads go on clean and white and come off dirty and brown. What else would you expect from applying vinegar-soaked adhesive gauze to the bottom of your feet? It’s bound to pull off dead skin, dirt and debris - but toxins, parasites, cellulite, heavy metals, and the like? No way. I’m sorry, but you can add your comments below if you think I’m closed-minded, unknowledgeable or otherwise deaf to a new miracle cure, but these things are just not coming out of the bottoms of your feet! No I haven’t tried them and no I have no hard data to back up my assertion that they don’t work, but here it is anyway: they don’t work! The skin doesn’t work that way, the lymphatic system doesn’t work that way. The immune system doesn’t work that way. There is just no physiologic mechanism for these types of things to pass through your skin, regardless of what you might apply to it (even “double-distilled bamboo vinegar!)."

We have no proof these detox foot patches/pads don't work. These pads can't hurt you, as far as we know.

For more information, visit http://www.buykinoki.com/.

Long Hair Loves Herbal Essences Split-End Protector

Ooo la la! Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship hair care line has been selling like hotcakes, especially to girls with long hair!

Maybe it's the sweet and sexy scent of red raspberry or framboise rouge.

What we adore about this newer Herbal Essences hair care line, is the Leave-In Split-End Protector
(only $3.99, 6 0z., drugstores). Nothing to rinse out.

You get a soft and shiny velvety shield against split ends. It goes on creamy, and blends into hair lightly. Not heavy or greasy like other leave-in hair treatments. You need just a little to smooth away damaged locks.

And the fragrance is just heavenly.

Team up the Leave-In Split-End Protector with Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship shampoo and conditioner, and pick up shine, bounce, and thicker hair, all in that wonderful red raspberry scent. Long hair gals, especially, will really benefit from this hair line.

Clairol's Herbal Essences has a hair care line for every woman around. They have revamped many of their formulas and perfected each bottle. Kim Kardashian told us in an interview a few months ago, that she, too, loves the Herbal Essences hair care line. And Kim certainly has the long, shiny, raven hair to prove it.

And at $3.99 a bottle, you can't beat it.

"Tout est bien qui finit bien."

No, silly. That means: "Let's stay together to the end."

It actually says that in english and french, on the bottle.