I’ve been wanting a leather bomber for months! Which seems like eternity when you’re constantly looking for something. Suprisingly enough, it is not easy to find a leather bomber in the city during mid-summer. Who knew? But either way, I digress. I rarely go on the oldnavy site. Seriously. It is a rare occurence. So imagine my delight when I stumbled upon this lil beauty:

Pause for reaction. Would you expect this from oldnavy?! I’m happily suprised. My oldnavy card won’t know what hit it. But I am uber excited to add this lil gem to my closet sometime in the very near future. For a mere $199! This is a steal. Now if I only I can justify purchasing these:

For another $200. If there is a shoe god this will go on sale soon. A girl can dream, right?

Pics: oldnavy.com, piperlime.com

Yesterday I paid a visit to the LUSH store in the mall at Mohegan Sun (don’t judge, I went for the mall). I browsed through the store and tried a few products. I was first introduced to LUSH by daddy dearest, he would bring me these massive chunks of soap that he thought I would like. He was right and it was love at first scrub. I discovered these awesome shampoo bars at LUSH. Solid shampoo? Who knew? They would be Ahhhhh-mazing for travel, especially for me since bottles have a tendency to explode in my suit case. They also have solid conditioner. I only grabbed the solid shampoo bar for dry hair, Godiva. On the way home I was browsing through the catalog and found a few more items I am definitely going back for.

Tea Tree Toner Tabs

Lately my skin has no respect for me. I have no idea why but I thought we were getting along fairly well and then all of a sudden BOOM! I see many at-home facials in my future. I have a face steamer that has been neglected lately. Hopefully these tabs will stop the bickering.

There’a also an fresh face mask that I am dying to try. Unfortunately LUSH does not sell it on their website, that’s because it is kept in a fridge in their store (these masks really are fresh). Cosmetic Warrior is an  “anti-bacterial face mask to combat oil and spots”. Garlic, green grapes and honey are just some of the ingredients.

The excitement is building!

Photo: LUSH.com

Errrr. . .not really. Nordstrom’s annual Anniversary sale begins on July 17th. While there are a few things I definitely want to check out, I’m very excited about the beauty sets. It’s no secret that I’ve had a love affair with M.A.C. for a long time (just ask my bf and his credit card. He will confirm.) Nordstrom has put together some exclusive sets just for their sale. Unfortunately I own most of the colors already (love nectar lustreglass has a special place in my heart I have 4 tubes currently in rotation. Don’t judge me!). I’m contemplating buying the box set for the bronzer and giving my best friend most of the goodies. I like buying her presents.

Pic: Nordstrom.com

My skin and I tend to have a love/hate relationship. Mostly I love it and it hates me. Occasionally we put our bickering to the side but never for too long. In steps Organic Fiji Coconut massage oil (que the superhero music), I don’t know how to describe it. Liquid gold? Crack for your skin? Heaven sent? Call it what you want, but run, don’t walk (cheesy line) to your nearest health food store and pick it up. When I first started my journey to being healthy, NY Naturals became my bestfriend (Brooklyn!!! 6th Ave and Flatbush). I was talking about coconut oil with my mom in the store about  how I heard it was so good for your skin. Her response, (que trini accent) “We use to practically dip you in that when you were a little girl! I’ve been telling you about it for years. You neva’ listen.” Then it started. . .

A girl from two aisles over shouted over the racks, “It’s true! I use it in my hair and on my face.” She then proceeds to run over to our aisle to show me her scalp. It was hilarious. Slowly but surely about 3 other shoppers joined in on the discussion about how I should try this magical solution. They all had one thing in common, beautiful glowy skin. I was sold. I walked over to the cashier and asked his thoughts on this special potion. He said nothing, just smiled then proceeded to walk around to the front of the register and model his skin. My eyes kind of bugged out, not only was his skin glowing and not greasy (super important) but he was cute! I got my hopes up only to be told that it was sold out, and that a new shipment comes in every Tuesday at noon, but the oil usually sells out before 2pm. That Tuesday afternoon I drove over to the store (politely of course like all NYC drivers ::eye roll::) to see only two bottles left on the shelf, and it was not even 1 o’clock yet! I grabbed a bottle. Victory was mine. We’ve been in love ever since.

* apply onto body right out of the shower. While skin is still wet. Pat dry and let glow. Sit back and wait for compliments. They will come. Get it here. I picked mine up at NY Naturalsfor $16.

Finding stylish plus-size clothing is difficult. Of course we all know about Lane Bryant, Torrid and Ashley Stewart but there are a lot of other places out there. I stumbled across shoptranslated.com a few months ago. As of right now all they have are tops and dresses, but a stylish top can dress up most outfits. My issue when purchasing tops is always in the bust. I am far from being a member of IBTC. You have heard it before and you will hear it again. Never pay attention to the number, buy what fits. You may be a 14 in one brand and an 18 in another, everyone cuts they’re clothes differently and do not let the number get you down. You will not feel comfortable unless you look good.

Now onto the important question. Who’s buying me this dress?

Photo: shoptranslated.com