So there WAS supposed to be music. Unfortunately, it was nixed as it we don’t own the rights. I don’t just dance around like a maniac in silence (well maybe I do, but that’s another post…) BUT there will be music, really not-so-cool-elevator-music music, but it will make things more fun and slightly more professional – maybe…. Hope you enjoy and make sure to check back for another sweet Revlon contest coming up very shortly!
Anyhoot, the sun is protruding her gorgeous little face (and I think she might be staying this time) and although I would love to slather myself in baby oil and get-that-glow, I recently sat through hours of ‘sun lectures’ and have finally decided to heed the expert’s advice and seriously take a look at protecting my skin. I’ve been religiously using an SPF on my face (wrinkles/vanity) but never gave much thought to the rest of my body….
This video woke me up out of my state of ignorant bliss:
Some sunscreen facts and tips:
-SUN SCREEN EXPIRES! Don’t go digging in your toiletry bag for some sunscreen that you got for your high school trip to Cancun. It has a shelf life so read the label
-Choose broad spectrum
-Just because it says SPF 100 doesn’t mean your getting triple the protection of say an SPF 30 (The Beauty Geeks go into more fab detail HERE)
-Unfortunately just because you’re using sunscreen doesn’t mean you’re fully protected. A lot has to do with the amount, so don’t use it sparingly. Go nuts!
- Black may not crack, but it CAN get skin cancer. In fact because there is a misconception that the melanin in darker skinned people is a ‘get out of cancer jail free pass’ but in many cases of Melanoma in ethnic minorities goes unchecked making us more at risk for fatalities.
-You CAN get skin damage from reflected (or radial) light through windows
-You may have done most of the damage to your skin in your adolescence, but that doesn’t mean you can’t do more to harm yourself now.
- My Skin Check is a great resource to learn more and even track moles
Think skin protection is important yet? Here are some of my favourite ways to protect my skin:
So this long weekend, slather it on, cover it up and have a really, really good time! The sun is a beautiful life source that can do magnificent things, but just like other things of magnificence (champagne, chocolate) overdoing it can have some harsh side effects so take care and be aware! (the poetry just won’t quit!)
While on an etsy.com shopping spree looking for beach wear for my recent trip to the Bahamas, I stumbled on this beautiful Emilio Pucci vintage Kaftan. As with anything I see online, I Favorited the item and waited a week wishing to the universe that it would still be there when I was ready to purchase it. Realizing the Etsy store was based in Australia and that I didn’t have much time left [at the time, I was leaving for my trip in less than 10 days], I contacted the store owner and gushed about how much I LOVED the piece and asked about shipping to Canada. Cara, the store owner was super nice and assured me that I would receive the piece before I left. After adding a few more items from her store to my favorites, we had a cool conversation about how she got into the vintage collection business. Super shy, yet absolutely awesome, Cara decided to answer some questions for Coco&Cowe!
Enjoy and read on while I go and buy up all my favorites before you all do lolol!
Name: Cara Age: A lady never tells! Location: Sydney, Australia Occupation: Ex-lawyer/attorney, current vintage buyer/dealer/seller/obsessive; owner of Cara Mia Vintage
Collecting vintage for such a long time, I think its safe to call you an expert. What are some of the things that you have found (i.e. quality, stitching, materials used) while collecting vintage items that differ, for example what makes a piece made in the 70s as opposed to a piece made in the 90s? Continue Reading…
As a plus-sized girl in her early 30’s it would be naive to ignore my own family health history and the physical changes I feel in my body. I can’t ignore issues like diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease and cancer. My father passed away from a heart attack so I know that these diseases are very real.
Everyone who’s met me knows that I’ve always been happy with my size and self-image, but losing 30-70lb (about 3 – 6 Stone) to avoid medical issues and live a more active life seems well worth it to me. I accept that it is going to be a lot of work but I’m excited for the challenge.
In the spirit of the Olympics, as I’m also currently based in London, I need to ‘GET FIT’ and with the help of Nuffield Health (www.nuffieldhealth.com/fitness-and-wellbeing) and my Fuji 150XP camera (water proof and extremely durable, perfect for my Aqua Classes!!), I will be doing a this blog series recording my physical progress and commenting on the products fitness events that I love and will be using or wearing.
wet hair look with + balm edit.m4v
revlon red lips with edits.m4v
Bronzy & Sculpted with Revlon
sexy smoky eye with Revlon®