My Name is The Bombshell Biker, & I'm a Mascara-holic

Ok- I now use three, yes, three mascaras at once. I am constantly on the hunt for hugely volumizing mascara that won't break the bombshell bank (but I would be willing to pay top dollar for something perfect)

I have come up with a cocktail that is working wonderfully (if only a little flaky). The problem I have found with all volumizing masacaras is the flake factor. It seems that if the formula is specifically for volume the flakes just come with the territory. I thought I had found volume nirvana in Diorshow (and the faint rose scent was an added bonus). Diorshow is fabulously volumific- but it flakes as bad as the drugstore brands- so I decided not to spend $25 a tube...

So- onto the recipe:

1. begin with a few swipes of Rimmel Lash Maxxx. The tiny (hot pink!) comb brush separates and somehow plumps. On its own it would probably take about 45 coats and 45 minutes to get the result I want, but included in the 'recipe' it's necessary and great.

2. next step is a new take on my previous HG mascara- L'Oreal Original Voluminous- but with the curved brush (the curved brush makes it quicker to cover all the lashes in a few swipes) . Dip in the tube and don't wipe any of the glorious excess off. A few goopy swipes...

3. thirdly, Revlon 3D Extreme, it's new and the wand is tiny compared to how it is represented in the picture, but again, as a component to this recipe, it works! The odd little brush does a great job of plumping (if this weren't majorly flaky on its own I'd wear it alone). Using the brush, I start at the base of the lashes and wiggle it up through the thick clumps I've purposely created. It separates somewhat and thickens EVEN more...

4. fourth and most important step- back to the Rimmel Lash Maxxxxxx. Use the tiny comb-brush to separate the clumps and 'sculpt' the lashes to wing out a bit on the sides.

5. this is actually the most important part- using a moistened cotton swab- clean up all around the lid where I've made a huge black mess!

Give Summer the Bootine

Can it PLEASE not be 95 degrees anymore? I am craving boots and tights and little jackets. I want to wear my new ankle 'bootines'! I got them in black and am seriously contemplating the gray version.

I was originally going to buy the gray, but knew that the black would be more versatile...

The first day it dips below 80 I am wearing them! That'll be in about 1 1/2 months here in Bombshellville. (and its got nothin to do with global warming...)

The Uniform

I struggled all long, hot summer to find my perfect bombshell uniform for the 100+ degree heat here in bombshellville. I still haven't found it. Some ideas:

• white cotton eyelet dress with cork soled platform sandals or basic flip flops, silver or colorful plastic bangles.



• white ribbed men's tank paired with black a-line skirt and above-mentioned shoes. (the black skirt would keep it from looking too bohemian, like it might with a peasant-y skirt.) Could also be paired with sneakers (no socks), but would then need to be dressed up with rhinestones (jewels, not bedazzled sneaks!) and an animal print handbag...



• i'm trying to come up with a bombshell outfit that incorporates black cargo capris... hmmmmm... not sure if its possible

Poodle-icious

I am a MAC newbie- I've toyed with the occasional MAC product. I bought mascara once- not better than my beloved L'Oreal... I do use the "paints" in bare canvas as a primer before eyeshadow and it's great. But, for some reason, I had never fallen into the MAC cult. I love their marketing and advertising and apparently this new collaboration with Barbie got me.

I needed a pick-me-up on Friday afternoon, so I hit my local mall on my lunch hour.

The perfect pink lip gloss or should I say lip glass was unearthed....Pink Poodle! It's bright bubble gummy, but can be either a sheer was of color, or a bright pop depending on how much you apply. And, just like everyone says, it does last a loooong time. It's thick, but not overly sticky. It stayed inside my lip line which is very important to me. I can't stand when gloss migrates and feels like its crawling on my face. (as much as I loved the Philosphy gloss in Strawberry Daquiri, it would not stay put!)

If your inner-bombshell is craving a pink pout- take the Poodle for a walk...

Bronze Bombshell

It's raining today, but it has been quite spring-like in Bombshell-land and I'm getting a bit spring feverish.

The remedy? Start to cultivate a hint of a sun-kissed glow. I love, love, love a perfect porcelain complexion, but the California Girl in me yearns for a tan in the summer. I am not willing to subject my skin to frying, so I only go the fake route. I've done the Mystic Tan spray booth (kind of expensive, but worth it for, say, a summer trip to Vegas), self-tanning lotions, sprays, mousses, etc. Everything but the booth is a little too much work for me. The upkeep anyway...and the mess in the bathroom, and on my white, high thread count sheets, and the stink...

So last night I tried something new. There are tons of brands of body lotion with the "gradual tanning" thing going on. I've tried some in the past. Last night I tried L'Oreal Sublime Glow. It smelled pretty good, just a hint of the tell-tale self-tanner smell after about an hour or so. But the best thing was how soft it made my skin- like silk or butter, or silky-butter! And, I woke up with a, well, Sublime Glow! Just the hintiest of hints of a tan. I put lotion on every night after my evening bath, so I can put this on just as easily. We'll see how long my desire for a tan lasts, but I think I can safely say that I'll be glowing sublimely until mid October...

Making the right Choice

Paula's Choice is a line of skin care and cosmetics by Paula Begoun, the self proclaimed "Cosmetics Cop". I first became familiar with Paula when my dear late friend Adrienne A. introduced me to Paula's book- Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me. Paula has personally tested thousands upon thousands of cosmetics and written concise, informative, and useful reviews of all of them.

She then created her own line of products that do the job without skin irritants and without breaking the bank.

I have been using a couple of her products for a few weeks now and was so impressed that I recently placed another order on her website. I plan to continue replacing my existing products as I run out with her fabulousness!

Product # 1- Final Touch Toner for normal to dry skin. As I've mentioned before- I don't generally use toner daily, but this sometime usage is a thing of the past. Since this is formulated for dryer skin types it feels great and NEVER makes my face feel tight after use. I just feel like I've prepped my skin for the next step. I use it TWICE a day now- morning and night!

Product #2- Remarkable Skin Lightening Lotion for all skin types. This contains 2% hydroquinone- the highest legal percentage. I've not been using this long enough to see any actual 'lightening' effects- I have a few hyper-pigmented spots around my eyes- but it's also filled with anti-oxidants and other 'good-for-your-skin' stuff so my face looks more 'glow-y' (what I'm always after) and feels really soft.

You are also able to purchase sample sizes of most of the products for 50-80 cents each. With my first order I got the 8% alpha hydroxy acid solution, essential moisturizing sunscreen spf 15, one step cleanser, essential moisturizer, and some other stuff. I fell in love with it all- so I placed another order for the full sizes of the AHA and the sunscreen. Reviews to come...

How Cheeky!

I am a blush fanatic. I once made a list of all the blushes I own and it was ridiculous. But I actually use them all, depending on my mood and what I'm doing. Cream for most days, gel for out of doors-y days, powder when I'm in a hurry, or for staying power over the creams, etc.

However, the blushes in my train case might start worrying about their status...I have found something fabulous that I have worn daily since I received it in my most recent Sephora order...drum roll please...

Stila Convertible Color in Lillium. It is quite peachy and I was a little leery at first because I tend towards the berry shades. After the first swipe of this creamy, dreamy product I was hooked. It gives a dewey, fresh look. I have constantly been receiving compliments on how "glowy" I look since I started using it. It blends easily, and a little dab will do ya.

Peach blush, the fountain of youth?