ONCE, TWICE, THREE TIMES A LADY
It’s doubtful that you’ll enjoy tonight’s post unless you’re of the softer-skinned, lovely-scented, shiny hair variety, but that being said, both boys and girls alike may get a kick out of this. I want to jump around to three different places, so hang on - tight!
Appearance Modification Products
One thing I love about getting back to the Island is suburban shopping; in particular, cheaper shopping. It’s always easier to stock up on the goods a girl needs when in small towns.
First up, I grabbed Nivea’s new Summer Touch body lotion with sunless tanner and firming qualities. Being that I’m still in my 20s, firmness doesn’t concern me, but practicing safe sun does. The lotion promises a sunkissed appearance after five days. I’m on day two and already very impressed. I also snagged a cannister of Skintimate’s new “Lotionized” shave gel. Words cannot possibly express the softness said shave gel provides.
As you can see, I finally finished deciding between skincare products and settled on old faithful, Clinique. Already my skin is tingling in delight, so it’s rather clear I made a good choice.
Despite the rain, thunder and lightning outside my apartment window, summer is around the corner, and now is the time to stock up on footwear for sunny days. If you wait until June or July, I’m guessing you’ll be out of luck. Two pairs of flip flops, one pair black and one pair brown, $7.98 each. Score.
Hot summer nights require cool summer attire. With such a long hem and high neckline, I probably couldn’t have picked a less sexy nightgown, but I love the femininity it oozes. Plus, it’s ridiculously light and comfortable.
I like to call it my Jenny Gump gown.
A Journey Through Vogue
As I sat on the Coastal Renaissance on Friday evening, I found myself flipping through the May 2008 edition of Vogue magazine. For some reason, I especially enjoyed this month’s read; much more than most editions. Here were some highlights that either made me ooh, ahh or chuckle.
Courtesy of Vogue magazine - May 2008
Courtesy of Vogue magazine - May 2008
Courtesy of Vogue magazine - May 2008. Designed exclusively for Vogue by Olivier Theyskens for Nina Ricci.
Courtesy of Vogue magazine - May 2008. Designed exclusively for Vogue by Dolce&Gabbana.
I’ve never been much in agreement with others when told I look like her. In truth, I just never saw it. That is, however, until I saw this snapshot within the article of her and her son. It’s a little eerie, actually.
Courtesy of Vogue magazine - May 2008
Courtesy of Vogue magazine - May 2008. Designed by Alexander McQueen.
Which brings me to my third and final point for the evening…
Eating Well For My Body
Everyone who knows me knows I’m a Jugo Juice addict. In fact, I’ve already brought a couple friends over to the Dark Side. Grabbing a “Skinny Peach” juicie has become a daily habit of mine, so out of curiosity, I went to JJ’s website to look up the nutritional information. Oddly enough, everything but the sugar content was listed.
Photo: Little An on Flickr
Being that, as of late, my mom has become somewhat of a walking encyclopedia when it comes to nutritional information, I asked her to give it a shot and figure out the sugar content. We guesstimated somewhere between 18 and 20 grams of sugar per serving! Sick!
I know that natural sugars are necessary, but that is a huge sugar and carb load all at once. Bikini season will arrive before I even know it, so I think it’s time to cut down the JJ addiction to Saturdays, and only while running errands. (That being said, thank goodness Casey’s getting a haircut this weekend!) Drinking that each day while sitting on my rump at my desk is a bad, bad idea.
Sorry to break the news to you, ladies.
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It’s not so much the sugar content but the fact that if you are using it as meal replacement…not very balanced. For approx. the same calories you could have 1/2 a turkey sandwich loaded with veggies, an apple and a yogurt and feel like you’ve eaten something not to mention better for your glucose levels.
great, all encompassing post Keira. I think your ‘Jenny Gump’ nightgown is super cute! And you would look smokin’ in that vintage red one piece.
The JJ sugar content I always knew it was high, considering it is like 5 servings of fruit in one go. More of a treat for me than a regular thing, as there isn’t any stores out by my place.
Oh, and your body is smokin’ already lady, no worries there….what I would give to be a size 3/4 like you!
Yup, not totally surprised by the JJ sugar content either…just a treat is the secret.
I was reading that Vogue on the plane home from Winnipeg on Saturday and gushing over that particular red one piece as well. I’ve long been a fan of the one piece- especially being that I’ve never been a fan of how I look in a bikini.
Love the Jenny Gump gown…and that is the sweetest photo of you in it.
the Jenny Gump gown is hot.
Gwyneth, omg.
and sugar awareness… this post is like a trifecta for a secret male SATC fan/Vogue/Cosmo sneak-a-reader.
I’ve wondered about those sunless tanners that are moisturizers. So, you’re tanned after five days. Do you continually apply every day to stay firm? Will you continue getting darker? Do you cut back from daily usage?
All excellent questions, Gwen. I was totally skeptical myself, but like I said, I like to practice safe sun and I was getting totally tired of the long process that Clinique’s self tanner takes. So far I’m on day three and loving it. Apparently it’s supposed to max out at day five, so I think after that I’ll just use it every other day to keep up the colour without turning into a coconut.
I’m really loving it at this point and totally impressed. You just smear on a super thin layer after your shower, stay naked for 2 or 3 minutes and get dressed. No prior exfoliation required and no streaks! I have a nice golden glow rocking right now. I say go for it!
I may not be of the softer-skinned, lovely-scented variety, but I have to say I enjoyed this post very much.
Jenny Gump Gown = My Favourite Post
In fact, you couldn’t have picked a sexier nightgown. (if I say anymore, I’ll get in trouble)
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I sometimes read your blog and remembered this post for awhile back. Jugo Juice sent me their full nutritional information and I thought you might want to take a look!
http://www.geocities.com/nevadajeans/JugoJuice-nutritionals-2008.pdf