Truth or Dare

I have a close friend who has never backed down from a dare. She might not go all the way but if you dare her she will give it her best shot. I don’t know what it is but its something about the head on challenge of an out right dare that speaks to her. As if the personal challenge will revel something great about her character. Or maybe I am going to deep and she just enjoys doing crazy stuff no one else will do. I just hope no one ever dares her to rob a bank.

I am not half as brave/crazy as my friend and I have happily refused countless dares throughout my life. Jumping off the 4th floor balcony into the pool? No thanks. Drinking an entire bottle of Pepto Bismol? No way. But I am not a total party pooper and have stepped up to fun dares. Calling the boy I really like and hanging up? Guilty as charged. More recently I have found an even better dare to step up too. Baby Phat’s Dare Me Eau de Toilette Perfume Spray ($28.00, walgreens.com and select stores nationwide) This is a Dare we can all take on without fear. This wonderful spray dares you to be seductive. It is a clean and citrus scent by Kimora Lee Simmons that channels every woman’s inner desires.

Dare Me is an intoxicating mix of magnolia, green almond macaroon, neroli, coconut milk, honeysuckle, nectar, honey breche, white milkwood, musk, tonka bean and sandalwood. The dreamy mix of global notes work to captivate your senses and give you confidence. The fragrance Dares you to be confident, sexy and empowered. All this comes in a sexy bold pink bottle.

So if you’re up to it takes this Dare. At least you know with this dare you won’t end up in the hospital with a sprained ankle like my friend.

How to Survive Common Summer Beauty Problems-

It’s not even officially summer yet and I the temperature has already crawled into the mid 90’s. And if you’re like me and live somewhere that is really humid then mid 90’s feels like 120. So I have no doubt in my mind I am headed toward a long hot sticky summer. And normally that would mean a summer full of frizzy hair, melted makeup and oily skin. Not this summer though. I have decided to stock up on the latest and greatest in beauty to outsmart summers common beauty pitfalls. I have found the best in makeup; skincare and hair for the summer to make sure no matter what the temperature climbs to I never have to sweat it.

Check out my list and have a beautiful summer.

1. Problem- Melting Foundation- No one wants to look like a melting ice cream cake.

Solution- HD Invisible Cover Foundation ($46, sephora.com) This oil-free medium-to-full-coverage liquid foundation covers skin imperfections flawlessly while remaining invisible no matter the season. Created to give a soft-focus effect for those in the spotlight it works the same magic for those in the sunlight. I love the fact it gives me the coverage I need without looking or feeling heavy. It feels weightless on your skin and provides a flawless finish. I may not be on TV this summer but I will be some harsh light. I am confident that HD Invisible Cover will keep you looking my best all summer long. . Comes in 25 shades to suit all skin tones.

2. Problem-Frizzy Hair- We have all had horrible summer hair day. A super humid day that causes super frizzy hair.

Solution- Monoï Nourishing Hair Mask ($22, us.fruits-passion.com) is the perfect way to heal and protect dry, damaged, color-treated, or processed hair. Thanks to its high percentage of Monoi de Tahiti, this mask is an intense nourishing treatment that works deep to leave hair less frizzy more manageable. It rejuvenates, fortifies and nourishes after only one use. Your left with shiny hydrated hair. During the summer you can apply to your hair before swimming or before sun exposure to prevent dryness and fading.

3. Problem-Sun Damage-A summer of long days and longer nights can cause premature aging.

Solution- To combat any damage you may do to your skin this summer use the Brazilian Peel by Advance Home Actives ($78, sephora.com) the first ever professional strength self-neutralizing at-home glycolic peel. Brazilian Peel is 5x stronger than other retail products and clinically proven to visibly brighten, smooth, firm and tone skin for a more youthful appearance. All the benefits of a professional peel in the comfort of your own house.

4. Problem- Legs that aren’t smooth- Summer is the season that you show your legs off. With cute sun dresses and short shorts all around its important to have clean smooth legs..

Solution-Aubrey Organics Crème de la Shave pampers and protects for a luxurious, ultra-smooth shave and silky soft legs ($5.49, Aubrey-organics.com) This moisturizing shave cream comes in three luscious natural scents that condition and protect skin with emollients and fruit extracts. They are super affordable so grab one for your house, the gym and your vacation rental.

5. Problem- Mascara melts in the summer – Whether your running errands on a hot day or jumping in a pool you want your mascara to stay put not all over your face.

Solution- Wet n’ Wild Megaplump Waterproof Mascara ($3.99, Mass market retail stores) provides instant volume that thickens lashes for a dramatic lash look. After only one application you are left with lashes that are up to 3x the volume of your natural lash. Megaplump instantly plumps for maximizing effect and noticeable volume. Knowing that once I put this mascara on its not going anywhere helps me to enjoy those wild summer parties a little more.

6.Problem- Summer skin that looks less then radiant- Sometimes summer skin can look less then radiant.

Solution- Too Faced Aqua Bunny Bronzer ($28, toofaced.com) will bring a little sizzle to dull summer skin. It’s a longwearing, buildable, cream-to-powder water resistant bronzer that is perfect for the summer season. It withstands heat, humidity and life's climate challenges to keep skin looking radiant no matter what. It has a unique cruelty-free fan brush swirls on this oh-so-wearable shade evenly for the smoothest application possible. I will be wearing this bronzer all the way into winter.

My Vintage Ray Ban Obsession

I am completely obsessed with vintage Ray Ban Aviators. Not the Wayfarers. Not new any of the new models. But vintage Ray Ban Aviators. Mediums will do but prefer large. Who says size doesn't matter. :)

I have found some pairs online that I feel are my glassmates (your soulmate in sunglass form.) My dream pair I have yet to find. I would love to find a pair of B&L Ray Ban Brown Tone CHANGEABLES/SELF DARKENING LENS 62mm for an affordable price. If you know of a pair hit me up.

Here are some of my recent favorites. Warning you might become obsessed too.

I am not a Cowgirl but....

I am not big on Westeren wear and haven't worn anything that a cowgirl would wear since an ugly cowboy hat phase back in the late 90's. And believe me when I say it was ugly. So I was pretty surprised when I fell hard for denim shirts. I want to find the perfect denim shirt to be the center of my summer/fall wardrobe. I could wear it in the summer at night with denim cutoffs and heels, wear it over summer tanks, with a dressy skirt. In the fall I can wear it with dressy slacks, denim jeans and longer skirts. I have seen several that I like but this one from J.Crew I love. To bad my size is sold out. :(