Recession Replacement Thursdays

Here's one of our readers letting us know about her shampoo replacements during these hard times.

Dear DE I am an avid fan of Mizani conditioners, I was never that impressed with the Mizani shampoo line. Instead of shelling out $11 for an 8 oz. bottle of Mizani Botanifying shampoo,



I decided to pay $4 for a 16 oz. bottle of Creme of Nature Detangling Ultra Moisturizing shampoo



at the local beauty supply store. This shampoo is great for detangling my long and thick relaxed hair and leaves it very soft. For $4, you can't go wrong! I am no longer a "salon product snob".



Thanks,

Hugs,

DE

How to Avoid having 3 huge zits like DE!

Last week, I got my headshots done. A friend of mine had recommended a makeup artist so I called her and she came over and did my makeup. I wasn’t happy at all with the make-up or the headshots but thats a whole different story. Anyway, what I did notice was the next day after my headshots, I had three huge zits on my face. ( I hate having those because then i get left with those dark marks grrrr.) I asked myself what had I done differently. Because my face breaks out for anything, I make sure I take very good care of my skin before going to bed. However, I honestly believe I got the zits because my makeup artist did not clean her brushes prior to using them on me. I can’t stress to you how important it is to make sure that your makeup brushes are clean. Now I don’t know for sure, but I’m assuming that she didn’t clean her makeup brushes because she didn’t seem too sanitary. I had to ask her to wash her hands prior to touching my face. A few of her bottles did not have covers on them, and when a que-tip fell on the floor, homegirl was about to reuse it on my face. (I almost went crazy on her!) She was just a mess. Anyway, now I’m stuck with three pimples the size of grapefruits, but you can avoid this by making sure that you sanitize your brushes at least once a week. Because my skin is so sensitive, I do it every other day, and here’s what I use.


Sephora's Daily Brush Cleanser


I spray it on every other day, leave my brushes on my living room table to make sure they dry. I haven't really had breakouts since doing this constantly (except when I allowed that girl to do my make-up). Make sure you clean your brushes! It's very important.

What makes you breakout? Do you have a special brush cleanser?

I'm 3 post away from my 300th post and huge givewaway. However, instead of having one big giveaway, i'm having a whole bunch so a lot of my readers can enjoy. I'm excited. I hope you are.

Big Hugs,

DE

What are you doing to make yourself better?

I was hanging out with my friend yesterday. She’s an Ivy League Grad, brilliant, and can’t find a job. She’s depressed miserable, and is feeling sorry for herself. It’s annoying. Yes I said it! It’s annoying. Listen, I’m not an ivy league grad, and yes it’s hard for me to find a job as well but do you think I’m going to cry and wallow in self-pity all day every day like she does. Absolutely not! I’m going to try to make myself better. My friend also refuses to take a job making less than a certain amount. She’s crying, asking herself why didn’t she graduate from something else. All she seems to do is complain, and not make herself better. At first I was coddling her, trying to make her feel better, but it’s been over three months, after a while DE has to say “GET IT TOGETHER!” Yes it’s hard for me to find a job as well (although I just landed one, for a lot less than what I wanted but hey, I’m still waiting to be a reporter so I’ll deal with this until that dream comes true.) But, I refuse to feel sorry for myself. In my time of not working, I went to the library almost every day, took out books on computer programs, and taught myself things. Yes, I taught myself Photoshop, I taught myself advanced editing with final Cut Pro (I’m going to take the test soon to see if I can become certified) and I also taught myself how to write better as a news writer. Make Yourself Better. Stop feeling sorry for yourself! If you’re out of a job like millions of other people, don’t stay home and cry about it and waste valuable time. Do something about it. On my resume, I can now add that I have Advanced editing skills, Advanced photoshop skills, and guess what, I’m still learning. Now I’m learning how to design my own website. FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS!



Don’t feel Sorry for Yourself! Go to the library and teach yourself things. A friend of mine just got a grant from the US government that allows her to change careers, and pays $2500 for the course. If you want more info, please e-mail me, but DON’T FEEL SORRY FOR YOURSELF. MAKE YOURSELF BETTER! Remember that you control your destiny. DON’T WAIT FOR THINGS TO HAPPEN, MAKE THEM HAPPEN.


Sorry I’m venting.

Winner of the Carol's Daughter Pearls is Beth Shields. Beth, you have two days to send me your address or we'll have to give someone else this gift.


Hugs,

DE

Sebastian Re-Shaper Hairspray & The Golden Girls

Hey Loves, I hope you had an amazing weekend. I had a great one. The weather in NY was PERFECT! Anyway, let’s talk beauty. I haven’t cut my hair since February, and now it is way past my bra strap (I told you guys, my hair grows ridiculously fast). Now when I do my hair, I like to have a little body, so after I blow dry, I pin my hair up in pin curls. When I take the pincurls out, my hair is full of body with a little amount of curl. I love it. However, since my hair is so long, after a few moments, the pin curls can be weighed down and my hair can get flat again. Lately though, I’ve been using
Sebastian’s Professional Re-shaper Hair Spray. It’s described as being humidity resistant, and having a strong hold. I wouldn’t say it’s humidity resistant, but it definitely has helped my hair maintain it’s body, and my hair stays full of bounce a lot longer. However, I can still run a brush through my hair without it being all sticky. I love this hairspray!



I don’t know if I ever told you this, but I have an obsession with the Golden Girls show. When Lifetime TV used to give old reruns at 1:am , I could not go to sleep without watching that show. My best friend and I would always mimic the characters. I, of course was obsessed with Dorothy and Sophia. Those were my two favorites. And this week when I found out my girl Beat Arthur died, I was really sad. You don’t understand how far my obsession is with that show. One year for Halloween, my friends and I decided we would be the Golden Girls. We thought no one would recognize us, but everyone did, and I mean everyone. We had dudes in du-rags and thug wear approaching us and saying “yo the Golden Girls! What’s up!” It was hysterical. I loved this show for addressing so many taboo issues. It’s so sad to me now that only two of the Golden Girls are still alive. So RIP Bea Arthur. Thanks for making me laugh when I was a kid, and even when I was an adult. I know you’re in a better place now. Do you love the Golden Girls? What's your favorite Episode?

Here are a few of mine:





What are your favorite golden girls episodes? Who was your favorite character?

DON'T FORGET TO ENTER THE CAROL'S DAUGTHER MOTHER'S DAY GIVEAWAY. WINNER GETS ANNOUNCED TOMORROW.


Hugs,

DE

Save your Money on Max Factor Extreme 2000 Lash Plumper

I never post about products that I don't like. I try to post only about products that I think work. However, I am required to say if I like this product or now, so I will say that I did not like this mascara. Maybe I would have liked this prior to trying Maybelline's Lash Stiletto. However, since trying Maybelline's Lash Stiletto, I now hold drug store mascaras to a whole new level. (Yes, Lash Stiletto is that amazing). This mascara doesn't even come close.

Max Factor 2000 Calorie Extreme Lash Plumper



The brush is very similar to covergirl's Lash Blash. Very thick with medium sized bristles.




However, that's where the comparison ends. This mascara really didn't elongate or give my eyelashes that much volume. Max Factor claims that this mascara is different from others because "it's a patented fat-inject formula and extreme Double-D brush plump every single lash so perfectly, so voluptuously, they may ask, "are they real?" I know that I didn't get any comments about "are they real?" This mascara is just ok. Is it worth the buck? Not really. You can buy a more effective mascara for the same price. So with that being said, DE says, Save your money! or just walk down the aisle and pick up Maybelline's Lash Stiletto.

Hugs,

DE

Mother's Day Giveaway & tell DE about your Mom!

Sorry I’ve neglected you this week. I was doing a lot of things to make my reporting dream come true, and it took up a lot of my time, but I’m back. I’ve missed you guys. ☺

One of my favorite Holidays is coming-Mother’s Day. I’ve mentioned to you guys before how much I love my mommie.


She is just such an amazing woman. She beat cancer three times-the last time she cured herself. She is just always so wonderful, and kind. When I was a lil teenage devil, cursing and screaming, and thinking I was Ms. Thing, she would just laugh at me and tell me that I was funny. Although she was deeply religious, she encouraged my crazy side, and although she was strict (not allowing me to date till I was like 18) she still had a great sense of humor and always made me laugh, and smile. I believe it’s because of mommie, that I’m a strong Latin woman, that I love myself, and that it is very easy for me to be compassionate towards others. She taught DE how to be. I love my mommie.

I’m having a special Mother’s Day Giveaway in honor of my mom.You can win a gorgeous limited edition Mother’s Day Carol’s Daughter Pearls Perfume set.




This set includes an
Eau de Toilette 2.5 fl. oz. (75 ml)
Body Creme Deluxe Sample 1 oz. (28 g)
Lovely Keepsake Jewelry Box


This is a limited set that will only be available on Mother’s Day. You can win it by emailing me a little something about your mom, tell me why she’s so wonderful, why do you love your mommie?
Send your response to BeautylogicBlog@yahoo.com . The winner gets the set. Winners will be announced next Tuesday.


PS: For you guys waiting on my youtube hair tonic, I'm sorry I haven't shot it yet. I've been very busy. I'll try to do it this weekend.

Big Hugs,

DE

Hey Guys

I'll be back next week. This week is incredibly hectic. Just want to let you know we're 10 post away from my huge giveaway! But we'll have a mothers day giveaway before then.

Big Hugs,

DE

Recession Replacement Thursday: Moisturizer

Here's a reader whose replaced her expensive moisturizer for a cheaper alternative:

Dear De,

I really love your blog. I find myself reading it a lot when I ‘m not feeling so great emotionally. Unfortunately, I was one of the people who lost their job at Bear Sterns. As an admin assistant, I had a pretty good life when things were going well. But, like thousands of others, I was let go. My unemployment is about to run out, and I’m wondering what my next step will be. I have 2 children, and this is a very scary thought. Enough with my sob story. Like you, I used to buy very expensive beauty crèmes, and other luxuries, but there is no way that can happen anymore. My old favorite moisturizer cost over $100.00. Not anymore. Three months ago, I went to Trader Joes, and the salesgirl recommended Jojoba Oil for moisture.




It was very inexpensive, but it was an oil so I was skeptical. The girl told me if I didn’t like it, I could return it. DE, I will never be without this. My skin has never looked better. Like you, I have very sensitive skin and I will break out if I use something that doesn’t react well. This oil is perfection. I have acne-prone skin, and when I first began using this, a little purging happened so I was nervous. But, after that my skin has never looked better. I’m close to 40, and the wrinkles aren’t showing nearly as much. My skin is clearer than it’s ever been, and it provides so much moisture without ever being greasy. I also use this to remove my makeup. It’s only $8.99 but a bottle can easily last you six months. I’m really happy with this. Thank you

Jessica

Jessica, thank you for sharing this. Please don’t feel despondent. The job market will improve soon, and I’m sure you will get something. I’m sending great wishes your way, and I’m sure my readers will too.

Big Hugs,

DE

Kiss My Face Cleanser is the business! & Please Dream the Dream.

My skin is so sensitive it can be very annoying. I can put a a product on my face, and all of a sudden, I will break out like crazy. . Because I have tan skin, when I break out, I get left with annoying dark marks. GRRRRRRRR. Also, if I sleep with just the slightest bit of makeup on, I will have huge zits the next day. A few weeks ago, my friend’s 2-year old daughter decided that my Clarisonic looked better in the toilet.Ever since she threw it in there, I can’t even think about using it. So, I’ve been washing my face the old fashioned way with my hands, cleansers and water. Many of the facial washes that I tried, did not adequately remove my makeup, so, I have had a few breakouts. Lately though, I’ve been using Kiss My Face Cream for a Day Cleanser




This stuff gets all of the makeup off, while leaving my face feeling feeling so soft. It even removes my waterproof mascara, which I usually have to scrub like crazy to take it off. It's preservative, and soap free. It also contains a little bit of natural exfoliant, sugar, and corn and it's organic. It’s a gentle cleanser, and after I’m done washing my face, all traces of my make-up are gone, and I don’t have nasty breakouts the next day.

Have you tried Kiss My Face?

I'm going to be giving away the entire Kiss my Face Clean for a Day Line soon so stay tuned!

FYI: I loved this new quote, and wanted to share it:

Don't think that you are alone. There are two shadows who are following you: FAILURE and SUCCESS. Now it's up to you to decide which one is going to be your friend!"
--- Written in 2009 by Rishi Raj Gotwell --- India

FYI: Did you guys see that amazing performance on Britain's Got Talent by that woman. No one expected her to be amazing. They even laughed at her. But she believed in herself and surprised everyone. I hope you do the same. I thought it was so interesting that the song she sang was "I Dream The Dream." Here's the link: Susan Boyle

Recap Beauty of the Week

Alright guy, I didn't have time to write about my favorite new cleanser by Kiss My Face today (DE is trying to take over the world!!) But, I wanted to do another recap beauty of the week on celebrity stylist June Ambrose. I interviewed June last year. I absolutely love her. If you're not subscribed to her twitter, then please do so. Her updates have me laughing all the time. Also she just posted her youtube Stiletto workout, and it is hysterical as well, here it is. Click Here

Beauty of the Week June Ambrose

Last year, I gave up a pretty lucrative stint in finance to pursue my real passion which is reporting. I was called crazy, stupid, and a dreamer. Many times, I regretted it, but then I hear about women like June Ambrose and realize that I made the right decision. Remember, everything in life is possible if you truly work hard for it! What an amazing woman Ms. June Ambrose is! She started her career in investment banking, realized she hated it and decided to pursue her passion-STYLE. Since then, this true phenomenal woman has worked with the biggest names in the world including Kelly Ripa, Janet Jackson, P-diddy and Kim Cantrall (my fave on Sex& the City!!!). She’s also appeared on Oprah discussing her work and has written the fabulous book, Effortless Style. This woman is a true example to us that you should never be scared to get out of your comfort zone, and explore the opportunities that make you happy, because who knows where you’ll end up. Ms. Ambrose, thank you so much for taking the time to answer my questions. You’re amazing.

Ladies and Jets, My Beauty of The Week: June Ambrose



What is your beauty regimen?
My beauty regimen for morning and night is a little time consuming but necessary. I get very little sleep and I live in a city filled with lots of pollution. In the morning I pour rose water or green tea in a bowl of ice cubes. This helps with the swelling and brightens my eyes. I cleanse with Natura Bisse cleansing wash and toner. I then use the Natura Bisse diamond eye cream, sun block, and finally the Natura Bisse diamond cream for a moist healthy face.

At night I use bliss eye make-up remover and Shu Uemora make-up remover. It’s genius! I then use my Natura Bisse cleansing wash, and toner, followed by my B intensive lightening complex serum, eye cream, and then diamond cream.


What’s the deal with your make-up?
My make up is Giorgio Armani liquid foundation (silicone based), Bobby brown eye brow pencil, Blush from MAC, Revlon mascara, Keilhs’ lip balm with a tint, and my YSL eye liner.


What are some beauty products you can’t live without?
The beauty products I can not live without are Natura Bisse C+C vitamin body cream, Fresh sugar scrub and, Keilhs’sun block.

What’s the best beauty advice someone has given you?
The best advice I was ever given was drink a lot of water, get as much sleep as possible and stay out of the sun.

What’s the best advice you can give us (doesn’t have to be beauty-related)?
Never take a day off from being stylish. Style is second skin.


Thanks,

Hugs,
DE