The Diamond Behind The Chocolate
I'm always all of the following:
-Shoe Humanitarian
-Wine lover
-Storm chaser
-Chocolate addict
-Sweat obsessed
-Daydreaming of traveling to Sicily
-Mathematically challenged.I'm sometimes:
-Rude
-Irate
-Insensitive
-The main character in a chick lit novel (usually a bad thing)
-In a love affair with leafy greens, HIIT workouts, and VH1.I'm never:
-A sports girl.
-A soapbox preacher.
-Old man winter's friend.
-Interested in driving (limo, please?)-
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Tag Archives: acne
Things To Try Thursdays- Alaffia Facial Toner
“My face just had an orgasm!” – my PG nerdy nod to Carrie Bradshaw That is precisely what I exclaimed after using this generic looking bottled spray toner. I’m not a toner user. I hardly wear make up. The less … Continue reading
Food Fouls = Acid Trips
LSD and PCP still exist. They are discreetly being snuck into your food without your permission. Forget the fiscal cliff, we’ve got a food crisis cliff hanging by a sprout here! …Not really, but kind of a softer version of … Continue reading
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-Things To Try Thursdays- Turmeric Powder
If you cringe over the thought of consuming curry before a social or public gathering, you are not alone. With most people, curry acts as a raging log flume within your intestines. (we’ll leave it at that.) I can tell … Continue reading
-Things To Try Thursdays- Freeman’s Avocado Oatmeal Clay Mask
You know I’m a sucker for a good deal. I’m even more of a sucker when it’s bright green, made with avocado (most likely not 100%- but oh well), and permanently resides at Wal-Mart. The gobbledy gook I’m speaking of … Continue reading
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Tagged acne, avocado, beauty, body, chocolate covered diamonds, christy dean, clay, clear skin, duck faces, face, freeman masks, health, natural, oatmeal, Wal-Mart
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April Beauty Secret: Paste Your Face
What is the number two complaint in the world for women? Next to weight/body shape, it is SKIN! Bad skin can make or break your day, outfit, or even the mirror- if you frown hard enough. I know for me, … Continue reading
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Tagged acne, beauty, bedtime, chocolate covered diamonds, clear skin, Cooking, dinner, exercise, face, food, health, hofstra university, march, march madness, nutrition, tips and tricks, tom's of maine, toothpaste, wellness
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-Things To Try Thursdays- Video Review: Body Shop Seaweed Ionic Clay Mask
3, 2, 1…here comes my first video product review! I apologize in advance for the terrible lighting, my scary no make-up face, and my Ben Stein monotone voice. Always welcome to suggestions and feedback! Enjoy… Peace, love, and masks! ~C.C.D.
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Tagged acne, body shop, clay mask, clear skin, different, fun, instructions, ionic, nice, pimples, pore refiner, seaweed, smell, smooth, try
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Acne: Your Weekend Buzzkill Is Served
It’s 4 P.M. on a Friday and you head to the bathroom. Upon greeting the reflection of yourself in the mirror, you notice a landmine on your face. A giant zit! As you move closer to check out the scene, … Continue reading
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-Things To Try Thursdays- Jergen’s Natural Glow
Dry skin is not a cute winter accessory, especially when it flakes off onto your new black Christmas sweater or designer bag. I have always ignored the largest organ of the body until it waged full war on me this … Continue reading
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Tagged acne, chocolate covered diamonds, christy dean, dry skin, face, jergen's, natural glow, oily, self tanner, sensitive, skin, summer, tan, winter
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