<p>The other day I was in Sephora buying a giftcard for my son&#39;s preschool teacher* when I was inexplicably drawn to the mascara display and just had to buy <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dior-Diorshow-Mascara/dp/B00021D45K">DiorShow mascara</a>.&#0160; I have been reasonably happy with my cheap <a href="http://www.maybelline.com/Product/Eye/Mascara/full-n-soft-washable-mascara.htm">Maybelline Full &#39;N Soft mascara</a> so I was surprised by this, but a little voice whispered &quot;buybuybuy&quot; so I did. </p>





<p>I tried it.&#0160; I loved it.&#0160; Then I thought, &quot;why didn&#39;t anybody tell me about this before?&quot;</p>

<p>But someone had!&#0160; I remember reading about it a while ago (probably on Jurgen Nation&#39;s <a href="http://jurgennation.com/jn_friends_comprehensive_beauty_list/jn_friends_comprehensive_beauty_list_project_eyes/">Beauty List</a>) and my little brain must have held on to that piece of information until that fateful day when I found myself in front of a mascara display with $25 burning a hole in my pocket.&#0160; </p>

<p>(I guess life would be easier if I could remember phone numbers and birthdays as easily as beauty recommendations, but I have to live with the talents I have and not the ones I wish I had.)</p>

<p>I must confess that thanks to <a href="http://metalia.blogspot.com/2006/12/whisper-words-of-wisdom-letter-p.html">Metalia&#39;s</a> glowing words for Softsoap Pomegranate and Mango Body Wash my morning showers are yummier -- that stuff smells so damn good!&#0160; I went ahead and tried Dove Weightless Moisture hair stuff (despite my belief that Dove = soap and nothing more) because <a href="http://chickychickybaby.blogspot.com/2007/08/more-proof-that-inspiration-comes-when.html">Mrs. Chicky</a> said it was good.&#0160; (It is--and it&#39;s cheap!)&#0160; I have a tube of Cover Girl Lipslicks in my bag because <a href="http://www.nothingbutbonfires.com/?p=257">Holly</a> reminded me of their existence.&#0160; And I&#39;ve bookmarked <a href="http://whoorl.com/archives/360">this post by Whoorl</a> because someday I might need to use a curling iron and when I do I want to do it right.&#0160; A girl needs to be prepared.</p>

<p>So, thanks internet!&#0160; I look and smell better thanks to y&#39;all!</p>

<p>I feel like I should share my must-haves so here are three products I&#39;ve been loving lately:</p>



<p>1.&#0160; <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Chanel-Precision-Hydramax-Tinted-Moisture/dp/B000CCOMJ6">Chanel Hydramax SPF 15 in Sunlit</a>:&#0160; It&#39;s a moisturizer/sunblock/foundation in one.&#0160; It&#39;s easy to use and it makes my skin glowy.</p>

<p>2.&#0160; <a href="http://www.alternativeoutfitters.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&amp;ProdID=11">Alba Coconut Milk Facial Wash</a>:&#0160; Great cleanser that rinses clean.&#0160; The fact that it smells like a Piña Colada makes me happy.</p>

<p>3.&#0160; <a href="http://www.amazon.com/OPI-Classics-Lacquer-Chick-Cherry/dp/B000NG479Q/ref=tag_tdp_sv_edpp_t/102-0397384-1165728">Opi Nail Polish in Chick Flick Cherry</a>:&#0160; A true red nail polish that looks classy.&#0160; The perfect pedicure color.</p>

<p>If you feel the urge to share your favorites, please do.&#0160; It&#39;s good karma, you know.<br /> </p> <p><em>*(In case you were wondering why I would do such a thing, she&#39;s leaving and I wanted to give her an awesome gift so that she
would love me and offer to babysit - and hell yes, IT WORKED.&#0160; Guess
who gets a night out for her upcoming birthday?&#0160; Guess!)</em></p>
