Glamour is showcasing supermodel women who are considered “plus-size” in the modeling industry.  They’d be “average” size by most people’s normal society standards walking down Main Street.  There are bulges and dimples in the photo gallery!  Some are naked.  Some are eating in the photos (Models eating?  Yup!).  It’s not your average magazine shoot and I like it!  There’s a really pretty one of two women (Miller size 12-14 and Renn size 12) who are smiling and they look healthy! 

Start your own body image revolution!  Revolt against ‘gaunt by eating disorder’ and embrace healthy!

She uses a line of products called Meaningful Beauty.  It’s a line of products with extracts from a melon only found in France.  It’s called cantaloupe charentais and their web site says it is rare.  The web site for Meaningful Beauty also says:

“…exclusive age maintenance skin care system that helps rejuvenate the skin and diminish the visible signs of aging. Each treatment formula contains a minimum of 7 key ingredients, including a patented melon extract, loaded with a powerful “first generation” antioxidant. Used as directed, Meaningful Beauty’s formulas are designed to help smooth the appearance of fine lines, brighten the complexion, and diminish skin roughness and redness in just four weeks.”

I looked up cantaloupe charentais for more information for those of us who don’t live in France.  Cantaloupe charentais is too fragile to ship but you can grow your own.  I found the seeds at Amazon!

When some magazines are coming under fire for digitally enhancing some celebrities, Lizzi’s photo has generated tons of support for the photograph by women who appreciate that it isn’t healthy or realistic to try to attain the digitally-altered versions of celebrities in most magazines.  It’s a reminder that women come in all shapes and sizes and according to the poll at the NY Daily News, most women want to continue to see REAL women in magazines.

Japanese Cherry Blossom

Friday Beauty Specials! 

If you like The Body Shop products that Amazon offers, you can get 5% to 50% off in savings on your favorite products!   Who doesn’t like the Japanese Cherry Blossom fragrance?  Heavenly!

LHJ considers it old-fashioned and unnecessary.  My mother would NOT like to hear that but now I don’t feel so bad about forgetting to use it all the time.

What you should do daily:

1. Cleanse according to your skin type (2x/day unless you have sensitive skin).
2. Use a moisturizing sunscreen. 
3. Apply an anti-aging treatment before bed.

This three step routine is considered effective.  If you want your skin to go a few extra miles, add an exfoliator to your routine and consider serum, eye cream, and a facial mask (no more than 2x a week).

LHJ says we can toss out that toner ladies!

Spike Lotion with Bronzer

If you don’t have time to book a self-tanning session, mix a few pumps of body bronzer with regular hand lotion and pat it on your legs for a gradual dose of sexy, beachy color.

*If you have a beauty tip you’d like to share, contact me at:

lisaw@cantstopblogging.com and title your email “beauty tip”
I’ll feature your beauty tip as well as mention who you are and link to your blog or website!

Find it: sebastianprofessional.com

Kiehl’s Deluxe Hand & Body Lotion in Coriander.

Although a bit pricey, Kiehl’s Deluxe Hand & Body Lotion in Coriander is the absolute best when it comes to body lotion. It’s a fresh-scented, lightweight pale green moisturizer that absorbs quickly and smells clean.  Just perfect!

Available at Kiehls.com