SUMMER SUGGESTIONS

Many of you who know me, know that I love "products" and love trying new things. I rarely stick to a regime for hair or skin care or nails. That said, I do have a few long standing products that remain a constant in my routine. SKINCARE Skinceuticals CE Freulic-This is the one product I use both day and night. An expensive antioxidant addiction, but I must have it. Available on line or at Blue Mercury. $182.00 Oil of Olay Complete lotion moisturizer with sunscreen spf 15-I use the bottle for normal skin because I love the original scent. After all these years, it's still a favorite of mine. CVS $9.99. Eve Lom Radiance Repair Retinol Serum-Retinol is a must for aging skin and avoiding wrinkles. $185.00 at Bloomies. LIPS Evolve Together Hydrating Lip Balm Anguilla-repairs dry lips and feels great-not gooey. $26.00 on their website. Fieldtrip Overnight Hydrating Lip Mask-hydrates and repairs lips. $13.00 Available on Amazon or at Nordstrom. City Beauty City Lips Clear-plumps and smooths wrinkles (but not really!). $35.00 on Amazon. Not a fan. Perricone Cold Plasma Plus Lip Therapy-targets vertical lip lines and lipstick feathering. $29.00 on the Perricone website. SUNSCREEN Coppertone Everytone 50-if you don't feel like spending bucks for Supergoop (which is great), then try this. It blends clear, it's free of chemicals, and there is no white residue. $9.29 at CVS. Coppertone SPF#50 Glow Shimmer-This is hard to find. It adds a subtle shimmer, which is very nice. $24.00 on Amazon. It comes in a spray or lotion. Make sure not to get the one with a gradual tanner! Classic Whip Sunscreen SPF#30-silky and fun to apply on your body. Don't use on your face though-it stings. $22.00 at Ulta. BODY, FEET, BUGS VOESH Sugar Scrub and Bubble Wash Lavender for Scalp and Body-Use this in the shower first. Then use the body cream after. $24.00 On their website or on Amazon. Wonderful exfoliant! Voesh Velvet Luxe Vegan Body & Hand Cream Lavender-super luxurious body cream! Can't get enough of it. Available on Amazon $7.00. Baby Foot Exfoliation Foot Peel-removes unsightly dead skin. Apply. Wait an hour. Wash Off. Your feet start to peel 3-7 days after the initial application. So Cool! $25.00 at Ulta. No Bite Me Bug Repellent and After Bite Relief-all natural herbal formulas that repel ticks, mosquitos and black flies. $9.00-$35.00 available at Sallye Ander. Great for kids. Zevo unscented Insect Killer and Repellent-8 hour non sticky and odorless repellent. $18.00 on Amazon. EYES AND HAIR Physicians Formula Matte Monoi Butter Eyeshadow Palette-Always in search for a matte eyeshadow for aging eyelids. No glitter; great for sensitive and allergic eyes. Very hard to find in stores. $11.98 on Amazon. Love this brand and also love their InstaReady Full coverage Concealer SPF 30. BEST eye concealer ever! Olaplex Hair Perfector No. 3-This is not a conditioner. It repairs damaged, over-colored and over-heated hair. Apply a generous amount from roots to the ends on dry, unwashed hair. Leave on for a minimum of 10 minutes. The longer, the better. Then Rinse, shampoo, and condition. It really improves your hair quality. Use regularly. $30 on Amazon. SHAPERS ASSETS BY SPANX-I have worn these smoothing tanks and camis for years. Available on the Target website for $26.00. WOMEN OCEAN-Another great shaper with removable breast pads and adjustable straps. All colors, styles, and sizes. Great boob support! $39.50 on their site. Perfect under dresses or sheer blouses. PERFUMES I like a scent that smells clean and fresh, like soap. My favorite go to scents are: AMAZING GRACE-the original scent. By Philosophy. $60.00 for 2 ounces. Available at Ulta and on Amazon. CLEAN SKIN-By Demeter. No artificial colors or preservatives. $7-$22.00 Available on Amazon PHILOSYKOS-By Diptyque. Eau de Toilette. $125.00 on their website. IRIS EAU DE PARFUM-by Prada. My favorite scent! Clean not sweet. All department stores carry it. $111.00. FAVORITE SUMMER TEE UNIGLO SLUB JERSEY CROPPED TEE-product ID# 455760. Comes in black, white, brown, grey, and lilac. Size up. Now on sale for $9.90 (almost sold out on line). FAVORITE NON-DESIGNER POCKETBOOKS Not in the market to spend thousands on your purse? LAGGO makes great bags. Many colors and styles. Lightweight. Zippers and compartments galore. Check out the Bella or Jess styles. Cream, Sand, and Ivory are on point hues for summer months. And for the fall, I'm loving the British Tan, the Brandy, and the Taupe. Ranging from $200-$455. Reasonably priced and pretty. THE SAK makes hand crocheted purses for the beach.I especially love the "120 Hobo." You can custom the colors and personalize with your initials if you desire. Perfect summer purse for travel and beach. Their bucket hats are adorable, too. $169.00. SUMMER CLOTHING Check out these two websites for FANTASTIC cardigans, dresses, sandals, foldable hats, and accessories. JENNI KAYNE TUCKERNUCK Nicer than anything you can find in the mall! I love these two brands for essentials. FAVORITE SHOW ON BROADWAY I am commanding you-DO NOT WALK, RUN TO SEE SEAN HAYES IN GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR. THIS IS A PHENOMENAL SHOW WITH ONE OF THE MOST IMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCES I HAVE EVER SEEN. The show ends August 27th. PLEASE GO. AND TRY TO GET A SEAT IN THE 3RD-10TH ROW CENTER! I promise that you will not be disappointed. FAVORITE NEW GAME CONNECTIONS-check out this New York Times game. It's like taking the S.A.T.'s every morning! It is much different than Wordle, Waffle, Spelling Bee, Quordle, or Blossom. lots of fun and not so easy. To all the guys who have read this-I'm sorry I bored you! Enjoy the rest of July-stay cool PEACE OUT-ONE B