Friday, January 12, 2018

A New Year to Nourish My Face, Accesorize the Fingers, Feed my Mind and Soul

✌☮☮☮☮☮FACE


Loreal Lumi Glotion-this new product by Loreal is a illuminating lotion for an all over glowing look.
It comes in 4 shades. Can be worn alone or under foundation. Compare to Chanel's Le Blanc illuminators. This is a mere $14.99. I like it!


Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream- This is a an Anti-aging moisturizer infused with Hyaluronic acid. It hydrates and softens the look of fine lines. Compare it to Chanel's Sublimage cream.  I use it morning and night. Olay is $29.95


Acure Organics Seriously Firming Facial Serum-Great for dry winter skin and sensitive skin. Don't use too much because it can be greasy. Apply to face and neck for great hydration. Love it. And it's only $16.99.


CeraVe Therapeutic Hand Cream-my hands and heals are cracking from the winter cold and constant washing. This hand cream really feels great and seems to be helping. $3.99.


Chanel Sublimage La Crème-This is supposedly the ultimate in skin care. It claims to restore your youthful appearance. I have been using this and I will say it is a lovely product, and very hydrating. However, it is highly fragranced which I find a bit worrisome for sensitive skin.  Is it worth all the hype and $400 bucks for the small jar? I think not.  Use the Olay!


Chanel Le Blanc base Lumiere-a multi-use illuminating base that minimizes appearance of pores. I apply a few dots of this with my foundation and use a sponge to meld. It gives a bit of a glow to your skin. I happen to like the Loreal lumi glotion better. The cost for Chanel-$48.00


Looking for a Fabulous Birthday Cake for young or old? Try the Pinata Explosion Cake at the Flour Shop in NYC.  A six layer explosion cake can cost between $150-$300. Check out the Cookies and Cream and the Unicorn Cakes too. flourshop.com


FINGER


I have just one recommendation: Check out Pomellato's new Iconica line. The wedding bands in gold, rose gold, and white gold and diamond are simply beautiful.  They come in different widths and are stackable or can be worn alone. The Pomellato Boutique is at 741 Madison Ave. NYC. Prices range from $2600-$6600.


MIND
   Books
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee. This is a National Book Award Finalist. Story is a family epic touching on minorities and political disenfranchisement.  Very Relevant in today's milieu.


Anything is Possible by Elizabeth Strout. A continuation of My Name is Lucy Barton.


Lincoln in the Bardo-George Saunders's first novel. Mixed reviews: either the best book ever or a colossal disappointment. You be the judge.


My Absolute Darling by Gabriel Talent. A book about abuse. Supposedly beautifully written.


 Movies
The Post-Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks star in this Spielberg film about the timely story of the press's right to expose corruption.


The Disaster Artist-James Franco just won a Golden Globe for this true story  about the famous Hollywood Outsider Tommy Wiseau.  I can't find this in the theaters. Could it be on Netflix? 92% on Rotten Tomatoes.


The Commuter-Liam Neeson stars in this tense thriller on a commuter train. Only 62% on Rotten Tomatoes, so I'll see this one during the day without Jud.


 Television
Counterpart-Series premiere is January 21 on Starz. American Science Fiction Thriller with JK Simmons.


David Letterman's new show-On Netflix now. First interview is with President Obama. He exhibits  intelligence, balance, love for his wife and children, his mom and grandmother, and most of all love for this country. A joy to watch!


Lovesick- British sitcom about a 20 something who finds out he has chlamydia and must contact all his previous lovers to inform them. Cute. On Netflix.




SOUL
 Quotes I like:


"Of course exercise is essential for good health, But you can't outrun your fork!"  Dr. Scott Kahan


"Some of our best living is done by the people we leave behind."  Della Reese


"Each Family is unhappy in its own way."  Tolstoy


When Someone shows you who you are believe them, the first time. Not the 29th time. When someone shows you lack of integrity or dishonesty the first time, know this will be followed many many other times."    Maya Angelo


PEACE OUT



















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