The Chronic Consumer

This might fall under the category of TMI, but it’s time to buy some new underwear. I am not that big on what goes on under my clothes, so I hardly ever replace my underwear until things start falling apart. I know, I know… that’s pretty apathetic, and even married women should care enough to keep some sexy lingerie on hand for special moments. I just have never been that kind of person, though, so I’ll probably end up replacing my current underwear with cheap stuff that comes in a package of 6 or whatever!

Well, I wish I could say I’m aging gracefully, but the truth is that I’m really not. It seems that I look worse and worse each day, with the wrinkles on my face becoming more pronounced and the gray continuing to creep through my hair. Obviously, this stuff isn’t happening overnight, but it sure does feel that way.

Ugh, I what I think I really need to do is quit complaining and actually take some action for once. For instance, I should go ahead and color my hair the next time my stylist not-so-subtly hints at it. Also, I should go ahead and buy that Oxytoxin Type-II wrinkle cream that my friends have been raving about. I shouldn’t be ashamed and embarrassed to use these products. After all, that’s what they’re there for. And who knows, maybe I’ll actually start looking (and feeling) better after a month or two!

I have thick, unruly hair that tends to frizz in high humidity and just remain rather poofy and unmanageable at all times. No matter what kind of mousse or styling products I used, my hair would puff out around my head and just look terrible.

I tried Pantene’s Frizzy to Smooth conditioner a few weeks ago, not really expecting any dramatic results. After all, I’ve used things like this in the past without success. But this particular product actually works very well for me! It’s not as though it made my hair straight as an arrow, but it’s at least as effective as running a dehumidifier on the muggiest summer days. My hair now hangs closer to my head instead of puffing out, and though it still gets a bit curly at the ends, it’s not an all-out frizz any more.

I definitely recommend this product and will continue using it as much as I can. Wow, it’s great to have manageable hair again!

Don’t look now, but it’s almost time to start sporting some sexy summer dresses! (Wow, look at my alliterative skills there!) I don’t wear dresses all that often, but I do like to have one or two available for weddings or cocktail parties, so I need to go shopping soon. I really like this little number from Victoria’s Secret, and it’s on sale right now for just $29. Unfortunately, I’d have to find some way to lose weight fast in order to look good in the dress, and considering the fact that I’ve been trying for the last 3 years to lose a mere 10 pounds, I don’t think that’ll be happening anytime soon.

OK, can I just tell you that I love this Cherry Mischief deodorant from Secret?? I’ve been using Secret ever since they came out with their clear gel stuff because I absolutely hate white, flaky deodorants. And Secret generally works pretty well, while coming in a nice enough variety of scents.

But prior to trying Cherry Mischief about a year ago, I’d never come across a particular scent that I really loved. I would just grab whatever was on the shelf and be on my merry way.

I’m useless at describing scents, so I can’t explain what Cherry Mischief smells like. Yes, there’s definitely a hint of cherry in there, but it’s not overpowering or anything. It’s just a wonderful smell that is great after a shower. I think I’m addicted to this stuff!

If you’re anything like me, then you can’t leave the house in the morning before dabbing on at least a bit of concealer under your eyes. I’m one of those unfortunate people who look like I haven’t slept in ages even after the most restful nights imaginable. I don’t know what the underlying problem is, but it’s been plaguing me since college. I need to get out there and buy a truck full of the best eye cream for dark circles. Maybe that would attack the root cause instead of just covering things up.

Until I find a solution, however, I just have to make sure I’m always stocked up on concealer. Fortunately I can get away with using the cheap stuff, so at least my dark circles aren’t affecting my pocketbook as well.

Does anyone have a recommendation for reducing wrinkles? The crow’s feet around my eyes are really starting to bug me and seriously make me look about 5 years older than I actually am. I have a Differin prescription for acne and hear that this product is good for wrinkles too, but it’s SO EXPENSIVE that there’s no way I’m going to use this regularly. There must be a more affordable anti wrinkle cream out there, right? I want to look my best for my 20th high school reunion, so I need something that works quickly!!!

Finding a comfortable sports bra is a challenge that most active women face. It’s hard to find one that is both comfortable and provides the amount of support need for fitness activities such as aerobics or jogging. I was in need of a new one recently, so I decided to try out something called the Modern Fitness Sports Bra from Champion.

This sports bra is available with a couple of good featues, such as “double dry” fabric technology that helps wick moisture away, a mesh back panel for breathability, and flat seems for added comfort. Moreover, the bras come with a support rating system that is designed to let you know how tight the bra will be.

These sound like good features, but unfortunately, the result isn’t as comfortable as I had hoped. Perhaps it’s just me, since I’m right in the middle of two sizes. If I go up a size, there’s simply not enough support. If I go down a size, the bra is tight and uncomfortable. But since it’s a sports bra, I figured tight is better than not, so I went down a size.

The sports bra is wearable for me, but it’s very tight around my shoulders, so I’m always aware that I’m wearing the bra, know what I mean? If I were able to find one of these in a good size, it would probably be comfortable. But as it is, I hate wearing this thing!