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Coming from a world surrounded by beauty, advertising , and first impressions it’s hard to keep up with all of the latest “in styles and trends.” What was “in” just a month ago is not necessarily “in” the following.  Things move fast in that world.  And when you’re a mother you just don’t have time or to be perfectly honest…ya  just don’t care.  But there’s the rub…If you’re out of the loop you could slowly become a fashion victim…not good.

Here are just a few thoughts on “how to stay updated” in the beauty & fashion world without making yourself insane…

Let’s start with Skin Care…Every girl or boy should have a big fat jar of Vaseline in their medicine cabinet.  It is ever so helpful for dry and irritated skin, removing make-up and so much more.  (I love to slather my feet with Vaseline just before bed.  If you slip a pair of cotton socks over your feet even better!) Witch Hazel is a must since it is a great astringent and helps to soothe irritated skin.  Many pharmaceutical products contain some form of it.  My Nana always had a bottle of witch hazel in her bathroom.  (a smell that to this day makes me smile:)  SPF of 20 or higher…don’t even think about leaving the house without this…

For beauty must haves a good Mascara is essential since it can make or break the way your eyes pop.  My fav is Max Factor’s 2000 Calorie. I get more compliments…and let me tell you…my naked lashes are nothing to write home about!  And I can’t live without my Beth Bender “Get in Line” Eye Stencil Kit. Another beauty tool that people stop me on the street about.  It takes 2 seconds to get the perfect eye liner.  I don’t leave my house without it…(it’s my other SPF, ha,ha…)  These are all under the category of Must Have…!

Now regarding Fashion… I hate to break it to you but that leather jacket hanging in the back of your closet gathering dust is not coming back in style…sorry…I know it’s hard to accept…but do yourself a favor…get rid of it.  Take a weekend to go through your closet…you’ll have a laugh…I promise!  When you are done you’ll feel 20 lbs. lighter.  The only clothes that will never go out of style ( at least for the next 20 years) are simple, classic items such as:  low to medium heeled black pumps, Levis or Lee jeans (or any brand that’s been around for years), a simple denim jacket, a solid colored skirt, flip flops, sneakers…(get the picture)

Come on…it will be fun…This is what I looked like before I cleared out my closet!

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