Great Tips on Getting Ready for Work Fast!

Does Time seem to get away from you while getting ready in the Mornings?  I know it does for me, at my age it takes a long time to look this good.  Just joking!!!!

(Comments from RedhotIam)

Here are 3 timesavers you can try:

Save 20 Minutes

 (This is a must try, I will update once I have)

DRY HAIR FASTER: Ask anyone—the biggest beauty time-waster is drying your hair. So skip shampooing (or do it the night before) and try this shortcut: First, dampen face-framing strands with a spray bottle of water. Then spritz them and your crown with a styler containing tea tree oil. It erases any not-so-fresh smells and softens hair, making styling a breeze, says Laura Boton, a salon owner in Chicago. Blow-dry the front pieces, blast some air at your crown, and hit the road!

Tea tree oil in Bb Tonic Lotion, $20, eases styling; lemongrass extract builds volume.

Save 20 Minutes

Must shampoo? Blow-dry roots first. They trap the most water.

(I tried this and OMG, it really works.  See you can teach an old dog new tricks....lol)

Save 7 Minutes

(Another must try, I will let ya know what I think)

STEP UP YOUR SKIN CARE: Meet your new morning must-have: a face wash that also exfoliates. It gives you a glow without the need for a separate scrub and toner, says Tony Nakhla, M.D., a dermatologist in Newport Coast, California. Next, apply a tinted lotion that has antioxidants. You'll hydrate and treat skin, nixing the need for makeup. It's two steps instead of six!

Smooth on Ultraflesh Tinted Moisturizer, $34, to hydrate, protect and camouflage.

Great Spring / Summer Bags

Great Spring and Summer Bags

Great Bags and Even Greater Prices!

Call It Spring Bobbitt Handbag With Tassel Detail

I love this one, it is so stylish and classy.  I really love the colors!

Exuding black-and-white elegance, this roomy synthetic carryall is ideal for work. You can throw in your tablet computer, makeup case, and flats, and still have room to spare. Also available in fuchsia.To buy: $40, jcpenney.com

Rachel Rachel Roy Medium Flap Shoulder Bag

This one just screams casual class with flair!

Stow everyday necessities in a medium-sized shoulder bag of faux leather and burlap that will give any outfit a delicious hit of yellow.

To buy: $79, rachelroy.com

J.Crew Biennial Satchel

This one is great and neautral, can wear with everything!

A well-designed find with all the features of a go-to bag: soft pebbled leather, three separate compartments, and an amazing amount of space. Also available in black, saddle, and dark bone.

To buy: $348, jcrew.com.

Boden Must Have Bag

Great weekend bag, nice with jeans or summer maxi dress.

Its name—“Must Have”—gives this style a lot to live up to. Luckily, with its soft leather, polished brass details, and sporty adjustable strap (the bag converts from cross-body to shoulder to clutch), it passes with flying colors. Also available in tomato and sunflower.

To buy: $138, boden.com

Unexpected Multitasking Beauty Products

Great Unexpected Multitasking Beauty Products


Who doesn't like getting thier money's worth out of every product we buy?  I love feeling like I got a really good product for a really good deal, and if you can use that product for more than one purpose.....EVEN BETTER!!!

Elizabeth Arden’s Eight-Hour Cream
Primary use: Pumps moisture and vitamin E into dry skin on knees, elbows and every other inch of your epidermis in—you guessed it—eight hours or less.Works double duty as: A raw-nose repair kit. When your nose gets red and ragged after a cold (or those tear-jerking TBS flicks), just rub some of this cream around the top and bottom of your schnoz to help eliminate the Rudolph look.

Elizabeth Arden Eight-Hour Cream, $17 at skinstore.com

ChapStick Original
Primary use: Softens (and adds an oh-so-important layer of SPF to) lips without leaving a trail of residue or color. Works double duty as: A base for powder eyeshadow. Before creating your smoldering eye makeup, slick on a light layer to add a bit of nongreasy stickiness to help powder shadow stay put.

ChapStick Original, $2 at walgreens.com

Jeans That Make You Look Skinny

Jeans Celebs Wear to Keep Them Looking Skinny

(RedhotIam's comments)

Katherine Heigle (I love this look, and I am liking Katherine Heigle more and more all the time)  Think skinny jeans are just for hipsters? Try giving the trendy cut a classic spin with a crisp cropped trench and subtle accessories. BUY ONLINE NOW Arden B. dark skinny jean, $58; at ardenb.com

Kate Bosworth (I don't think this is Kate's best look and she needs no help looking skinny, btw I own and love a pair of Hudson jeans)  A few fabulous accessories, a bright top and a pair of jeans: there's no simpler way to create a cute outfit.  BUY ONLINE NOW Hudson Alex skinny jeans, $66; at saks.com.

Great Items for Lips!

 Here are 4 great items for our lips we all should try from Lucky Magazine

Lucky Guide to Easy Beauty:

The Chic, Deep Dark Lip

The ideal look for lips has less to do with steps and instructions and more to do with your personal style—do you like a stain? Balm? Full-on lipstick? Whatever your passion, deep blackberry balances perfectly between classic and sexy.

She just put on Golden Dragon from Shiseido ($25, shiseido.com).

"Chicago" dress, $1,522, Preen by Thornton Bregazzi, elizabeth-charles.com

 Stain

A gel tint that smooths on beautifully, with an extra-sultry sheen.

Tarte Lipsurgence Lip Tint in Moody, $24, sephora.com

All Natural Beauty Treatments

I am now officially addicted to Apple Cyder Vineagar, I have started using it on my face to do away with all the oil my skin seems to think I need for some reason.  I have also started adding it and honey to cut down on the vinegar taste to one bottle of water a day, to also assist in ridding my face of unwanted oil.

I did some research on the company Bragg Live Foods, they are the maker of the most popular organic brand of Apple Cyder Vineagar.  If you are interested in all natural beauty treatments you should definitely read this article, it is very interesting and entertaining.  Sarah Lynch of the New Zealand Herald interviewed the founder's daughter Patricia Bragg and she is hilarious.  Her and her father were both natural health coaches to many stars, which include Clint Eastwood, Madonna, Tom Selleck, Dr Scholl and Conrad Hilton (of the Hilton Empire) and many more.  You should read the interview at the location below, it is entertaining and will make you laugh.  They also have a ready made ACV drink with honey, I haven't tried it yet but hope to.
http://bragg.com/healthinfo/features/acvaging.html

16 oz. ORGANIC APPLE CIDER VINEGAR DRINK -- ACV & HONEY (Gluten Free)

Great Black and White Photos

Stephen Dorff - July 2010 - Photographer - Heidi Slimane

Arizona Muse - May 2011 - Photographer -Heidi Slimane

Star Beauty Power

Star Beauty Power Revealed:

We all think that because celebrities look perfect in the magazine photo shoots or on TV, they are perfect naturally.  This is what causes most women and young girls to feel bad about themselves, so I appreciate and respect the following stars for owning up to and admitting that is just not the truth.  Each one of them spend a great deal of money on themselves to look the way they do, and they use many different products and procedures.  We as women should try and give ourselves a break, because no one is perfect and with enough money there is usually something out there that will help cover up or minimize any flaw we might have.  But we all have flaws, that is life!

Zooey Deschanel shared some of her favorite beauty products with Allure magazine.

 To keep her dark hair lustrous Zooey uses Oribeshampoo and conditioner and she loves their hairspray!

Invasion of the Redheads!

There is no invasion of the Redheads, at least not natural redheads.  Any natural redhead if given the chance would ask any person not born a redhead (or a not natural redhead), what in the world would cause you to choose to dye your hair red?

Well, they didn't have to grow up with red hair, they didn't get called all the nick names, they didn't have to walk around as a child like a neon sign glowing (either the hair, or the pale skin), they didn't have to go through puberty different from all their friends when different was not good, etc.........

White Lace Big Thing by redhotiam featuring a double breasted jacket

Baum und Pferdgarten shift dress
Nina Ricci double breasted jacket, £1,919
Gucci white tote bag, £1,350
Antik Batik boho jewelry, $49
Fallon jewelry, £123
Gabrielle Sanchez 18 karat gold earrings, $825
Karen Walker oversized sunglasses, $210
Lipstick
Lip makeup, $15
Yves Saint Laurent lipstick, $32
Escada perfume, $72
Set of Nine Multi-Poppy Paintings, $535

Healthy Skin – Home Remedies & Store Bought Remedies

Common Remedies

Below are some of the most common ways to protect your skin from damage and age, along with some less common ways.  Why not give them a try, it is never too late no matter your age.

1. Avoid sun exposure. A multitude of skin woes are caused directly by the sun, and can make skin appear uneven and prematurely aged. If you do plan to enjoy the outdoors, wear a high-SPF sun block, protective clothing, and try to avoid direct exposure between 10am and 2pm, when the sun's rays are strongest.

2. Quit smoking. Smoking compromises circulation, and as the body's largest organ, the skin needs all the oxygen-rich blood it can get. Consult your Doctor for information about how to quit.

3. Take care of your body. Getting plenty of sleep, good nutrition, and reducing stress are important to your overall health, and your skin will benefit, too. Try incorporating yoga to relieve stress, or a power-nap to energize your afternoon.

4. Know your skin. Understanding your unique skin type is important to finding the right products and meeting your skin's needs. Not sure if you're dry, oily, or combination? Ask a skin care professional.

5. Cleanse regularly. Most people should wash their face and moisturize twice daily to maintain clean, balanced skin. Be sure to choose a gentle cleanser and moisturizer appropriate for your skin type and save the soap for below the neck, otherwise you'll get too dried out.

6. Hands off your face. As tempting as it may be to pick and pop your way to clear skin, this method doesn't work. Unless you want scars and infections, apply quality products to acne and other blemishes, and let them do the work for you.

7. Treat your skin. Consider adding regular facials, masks, or massages to your skin care routine. You'll reduce stress and improve your skin's condition at the same time.

8. Keep cosmetics clean. Be sure to throw out old makeup after six to eight months, and consider investing in a antibacterial spritzer to keep makeup brushes fresh.

9. Shave carefully. Both men and women should be sure to use a balanced shaving cream or gel, and a clean, sharp razor, every time they shave. Shaving in the direction of hair growth is the best way to avoid skin irritation.

10. Practice comprehensive skin care. Make sure to cleanse, moisturize, and care for the skin on your knees, hands, and elbows. Regularly examining your body for unusual pigmentation or moles is important to your skin's health. Having beautiful, healthy skin doesn't have to be hard. For more skin care secrets and tips, contact a specialist in your area

Great Things – Handmade, Embellished and Vintage

I have been surfing the internet and I found some really great bags on Etsy – Purses, Diaper Bags, Carry all’s, or just oversized purses for some really great prices.

Grey And Orange Flowers-Messenger Bag-Adjustable Strap-Large

http://www.etsy.com/listing/60920315/sale-grey-and-orange-flowers-messenger?ref=cat1_gallery_8

$34.00

Sailor Tote Bag --for market or beach or gym-- - dark blue and white bold striped, X-Large and cotton rope straps-

http://www.etsy.com/listing/67899419/sailor-tote-bag-for-market-or-beach-or?ref=cat1_gallery_22

$33.00

Large Bag, Purse, Baby Diaper Bag, Tote, Hobo Bag, Spring Fashion, Gray Chevron, Yellow Accents with 2 Deep FRONT Pockets, many fabrics

http://www.etsy.com/listing/94283161/large-bag-purse-baby-diaper-bag-tote?ref=cat1_gallery_16

$65.00

Laced with english cider..

http://www.etsy.com/listing/95196583/promo-sale-laced-with-english-cider?ref=sc_22

$43.00

Trip to Ulta - Product Reviews

I went to Ulta today and bought several new products for hair, skin and some makeup items.  I am going to list some of them and document how I use them and how they work, that way if any of you are thinking of purchasing them you will have some knowledge of the product prior to handing over the cash.

To start out, I have been getting a very few blonde highlights put in my hair over the past year to help the sandy tan (grey hairs, that look sandy color on redheads) blend in.  The past 2 times I also had my hair dude add low lights of deep red, my hair was beginning to get too light and blonde.  This is taking a toll on my hair and beginning to dry it out, so I am trying some deep conditioner and everyday conditioner for color treated hair to try and put some hydration back in my hair.

1. Exuviance – Performance Peel AP25 ($72.00) This is a facial peel, it includes 2 steps of pads with product already distributed.  You wash your face with any cleanser then you apply step 1 pad and leave on for 10 minutes.  After 10 minutes you apply step 2 pad and let dry then rinse with water.  You can do this twice a week for a 6 week period per box.  I have already done this and will have Mike take a pic to add to this post, so we can see if it works and how well
2.  Pureology Essential Repair Restorative Hair Masque ($50.00) – This is a thick white cream deep conditioner that can be used either daily by applying and rinsing after 2-5 minutes, or can be used as a leave in deep conditioner.  Sleep all night with it in your hair, wash and style in the morning.  This particular one is for color treated hair that has been left dry and brittle, needing hydrating.  Emliy Blunt swears by this stuff, and says it is the best stuff when hair color had caused dryness and damage.  I have washed my hair, and then put a heavy dose of the cream in my hair and left it.  I have it pulled up in a clip with a headband keeping my bangs pulled back, and I am going to rinse it out later tonight then blow dry my hair to see how it does.
3. Benefit Beyond Mascara – ($22.00) – Mascara that is says 94% of those tested saw dramatic length and volume, 90% saw base to tip curl, 94% saw visible lift and 100% saw long wearing results.  Wow, I love this mascara.  2 Quick coats, and my lashes have never looked this full or this long.  A product that actually holds up to all they hype.
4. Benefit Watt’s Up! ($30.00) – This is a sheer champagne highlighter that smoothes on a sweet glow that’s gorgeous.  With a cream to powder finish.  I will try this tomorrow and give an update.  Soft focus highlighter for face.
5. Ulta Red Glaze ($9.99) – This is to be used after washing your hair, left in for 2-5 minutes then rinsed and styled as usual.  This is supposed to bring out and illuminate the red tones in your hair.  I will try this Monday morning and then give an update on this product.

April Birthday – Almost Here!

My birthday is April 6^th, Mike’s is April 21^st and my son Boe’s is April 12^th.  This makes us all Aries and it makes for a difficult time trying to find things to get everyone for our birthdays.  Mike and I don’t really need anything  when we want something we just go get it, my son on the other hand will be 22 and still in college.  He thinks he wants and needs anything you want to get him, he has never been a needy child and is happy with anything he gets…..which makes it even that much harder.

So anyone with any ideas, please share. 

Oh yeah, and tomorrow is St Patrick’s Day and I hear the blood of the Irish in my veins calling to me as we speak.  We need to go somewhere and drink some green beer (ICK!  I am not much of a beer drinker anyways, I go for the much harder stuff) and do some silly Irish things like sing and say fuckin’ this and fuckin’ that…..lol.

So in theme with St Patty’s day tomorrow, here are some outfits to wear to any occasion tomorrow (in green).

Greens in Honor of St Patty's Day by redhotiam featuring heeled sandals

Diane von Fürstenberg stretchy dress, $746
By Malene Birger sequin evening dress, $874
Gucci green evening dress, €949
Marni boat neck dress, £410
Vanessa Bruno tie waist dress, $630
Alexon jade evening dress, £120
Knit top, £50
Old Navy spread collar shirt, $15
H M crochet top, £7.99
By Malene Birger sheer top, £179
P A R O S H crew neck top, £439
OTTE no sleeve shirt, $125
Helmut Lang collarless jacket, £525
Isabel de Pedro striped jacket, £335
True Religion distressing jeans, £179
Zipper jeans, $235
Dolce&Gabbana slim fit jeans, $275
Leather shoes, £295
Gucci green heels, $1,195
Gianmarco Lorenzi leather pumps, £644
Christian Louboutin platform sandals, $1,795
Wedge heels, 150 AUD
H&M ballerina shoes, £7.99
Platform wedge, 140 AUD
Kate Spade high heel sandals, $325




Have a great Friday and enjoy this great weekend!


Your Favorite Redhead
RedhotIam

Fashion is architecture: it is a matter of proportions.  Coco Chanel

Fashion is never in crisis because clothes are always necessary.  Achille Maramotti

Fashion is not frivolous. It is a part of being alive today. Mary Quant 

Jennifer Aniston - Gorgeous

Jennifer Aniston on the cover of InStyle -


During the interview Jennifer Aniston was asked the following question:


"If you could save just four items of clothing from your closet, what would they be?"


Jennifer responded - "Boots, a great blazer, a Scarf and Jeans.




Doesn't that just sound like something she would say?  She has the laid back easy style, in looks, fashion and personality.  She just seems like she would be someone you could be best friends with, and would invite you into her closet if you even mentioned you didn't have a thing to wear  I could see myself going to the Mexican food restaurant for Margarita Happy Hour, and laughing and telling silly stories....you know girlie things.

Jen Aniston by redhotiam featuring long silk scarves

Wrap top, €50
Rag bone, $165
Jimmy Choo platform high heels, $750
3 1 Phillip Lim leather satchel handbag, $895
BCBG Max Azria filigree earrings, $18
Michael kors jewelry, $250
Tsumori Chisato pour Petit Bateau long silk scarve, £289
Eyeshadow, $45
Stila eyeshadow
Chanel fragrance, $125








 

Jen Aniston by redhotiam featuring a one shoulder sleeve dress

Elise Ryan one shoulder sleeve dress
Nicholas Kirkwood polka dot high heels, $1,250
Mascara, $20
Stila eyeshadow






 

Jennifer Anistan by redhotiam featuring long sleeve shirts

Mango long sleeve shirt, £28
Miu Miu wool blazer, $1,050
Jeans, $205
BCBG Max Azria knee high boots, $200
Vivienne Westwood scarve, $303




 

Jen Aniston by redhotiam featuring a silk jacket

Crystal dress
Zimmermann silk jacket, 335 AUD
Stuart Weitzman stacked heel, $425
Miso acrylic necklace, £12
Stila eyeshadow
Stila eyeshadow
Stila eyeshadow
Christian Dior sun care, £24

I could see Jennifer wearing each of the outfits above, and looking just as gorgeous as she always does.  Her carefree natural look should inspire us all to follow our own fashion style.


Comfort, Looks and Quality are the 3 most important qualities of any item you buy, wear or promote.  As long as you like what you wear, and like how you look in what you wear......you are 90% of the way there.  Stay true to yourself!!!


Your Favorite Redhead,
RedhotIam

Fashion is about good energy. It's about feelings. That's what I have to give the people, good energy and good feelings  Adriana Lima

Fashions fade, style is eternal.  Yves Saint Laurent

The expression a woman wears on her face is more important than the clothes she wears on her back. Dale Carnegie 

Gorgeous Redheads

There once was a girl
with a Strawberry curl
Right in the middle of her forehead
And when she was good
she was very, very good
but when she was bad she was horrid
Unknown

Gorgeous Redheads by redhotiam on polyvore.com

Red hair occurs on approximately 1–2% of the human population.  It occurs more frequently (2–6%) in people of northern or western European ancestry, 

Cultural reactions have varied from ridicule to admiration; many common stereotypes exist regarding redheads and they are often portrayed as fiery-tempered.

Blondes are noticed but redheads are never forgotten.– Unknown

So, keep the quote above in red in your mind while I tell you this funny story.  My boyfriend and I work in the same industry and my company was having a big conference with 200-300 vendors attending at our office. A few weeks prior to the conference one of these vendors contacted my boyfriend to see if he could take him to lunch while in town for this conference.  While they were talking this vendor, said well this conference should be interesting but I can't wait to see this hot chick that works for this company.  He said my name and said she is a really hot redhead, have you ever seen her or met her?  My boyfriend started laughing and said, as a matter of fact I do know her.  When he told this guy we live together, I bet he almost crapped his pants.......lmao.

It's not the hair that turns men on, it's the spirit that redheads exude. – Unknown