Today I wanted to share a beauty secret, which isn't really a secret. But in case you were not aware, or are looking for a product to handle dry skin and exfoliation, do not, I repeat do not go out and buy an expensive scrub. All you need is sugar, any kind (I used white), and olive oil. I used a disposable plate for a quick disposal. Poured some sugar and added the olive oil in the plate, mixing it with my fingers. Then I got in the shower and before turning the water on, scrubbed the parts of my body that needed exfoliation (arms, elbows, legs, knees and bikini area- I got a wax on Sunday and I bump easily, this helps calm that down) then turned the shower on to rinse. The result, smooth, soft and well oiled skin. I used my regular soap to 'suds up' then applied more of my concoction as a finishing touch. This way, when I got out of the shower I patted myself dry (not too much) and the moisture and oil were locked into my skin! Try it at home, super simple! SIDEBAR: I use Claus Porto soap. It is a product from Porto, Portugal. The soap is $16 a bar, but lasts a looong time. I have a sphere from my last bar that I have been using for at least two months now. Established in 1887, you can find it at a few specialty soap shops or online directly from Claus Porto (international shipping fees apply) or sites like Amazon. Here in Chicago, I get it from the Merz store at the Palmer House. The soap boasts of 100% Shea Butter formula and 100% vegetable base. Plus, it smells so good. It will add a fresh scent to your bathroom. And if that's not reason enough, the packaging is very art deco, so it looks good waiting to be used.
Moving on to clothes, I went shopping today both online and in-store at Ann Taylor (surely becoming my favorite store). I bought the following items (I did not know how to add a quick-link, they are below, so you will have to go to the Ann Taylor store and pull the item numbers up, sorry): 258463, 256451 and 255868. There was a fourth item but they no longer sell it online. I could describe them, but it would not be the same. But basically, a dress, skirt, shirt and pair of cropped pants. Too cute!
Finally, my trench coat I ordered from Topshop, finally came in today. There was free shipping when you spent a certain amount, but because the store is in the UK, the coat was being shipped via Royal Mail. Yeah, try tracking THAT down! Anyway, it is so adorable and I am glad it came. I was getting nervous. On the plus side, Topshop is soon to be opening a flagship U.S. store here in Chicago. I cannot wait. Here is the coat's item number: 07N09YNAV. Check them out, very funky, but sharp items.
http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/search_command.cmd?form_state=searchForm&searchTerm=258463&x=0&y=0&searchKey=KeywordSearch&searchMode=mode%2Bmatchallpartial&navState=0&didYouMeanFlag=1&callingPage=%2Fcatalog%2Fcategory.jsp%3FN%3D1200005%26pCategoryId%3D3939%26categoryId%3D183%26Ns%3DCATEGORY_SEQ_183%26loc%3DTN%26gridSize%3Dsm%26showAll%3Dtrue
http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/search_command.cmd?form_state=searchForm&searchTerm=256451&x=0&y=0&searchKey=KeywordSearch&searchMode=mode%2Bmatchallpartial&navState=0&didYouMeanFlag=1&callingPage=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.jsp%3FN%3D0%26Ntk%3DKeywordSearch%26Ntt%3D258463%26Nty%3D1%26Ntx%3Dmode%252Bmatchallpartial%26found%3D1
http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/search_command.cmd?form_state=searchForm&searchTerm=255868&x=0&y=0&searchKey=KeywordSearch&searchMode=mode%2Bmatchallpartial&navState=0&didYouMeanFlag=1&callingPage=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.jsp%3FN%3D0%26Ntk%3DKeywordSearch%26Ntt%3D256451%26Nty%3D1%26Ntx%3Dmode%252Bmatchallpartial%26found%3D1
http://us.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33060&storeId=13052&productId=2274085&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=208640&parent_categoryId=208580&pageSize=200
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