isnt there snow in the valley today? have fun with that :)
My eyes closed and my lungs attempted a few mandatory deep breaths to counteract an ensuing panic attack. This had better be a joke. How would he even know? Maybe if I just lay in bed all day I won't have to find out... Slowly, I ambled over my pillows (I have about 16 too many) and crept up to the headboard. Shaking fingers stretched forth to part the blinds, and I stuck one courageously opened eye up to peer outside. A fluffy white crocheted blanket mocked me with undue enthusiasm, and I groaned as I dropped back under the covers. Here we go again.
This vendetta for snow is completely nonexistent after, oh, say, Thanksgiving, but until that point I would really prefer a steadier transition into dry-skin weather. While Utah's climate is triumphantly inconvenient, it is inevitable and therefore I have no choice but to begin adjusting my beauty routine to synchronize. Here are a few tips on how to make the most of a permanently inclement atmosphere:
1. Drench your skin. Year-round, it is necessary to wear a moisturizer with SPF on your face. Even on the most humid day of the summer. Even on the oiliest of skin. I learned that several years ago and have sworn by it since, especially thanks to my impossibly dry facial epidermis that refuses functionality without moisture. The skin on the rest of my body, however, is usually satisfactorily balanced until winter rolls around. So today I used a heavier emollient face moisturizer (try Hope In A Jar for Dry Skin SPF 20) and smothered my limbs with body lotion (try Bath and Body Works Triple Moisture Body Cream in Paris Amour).
2. Be kissable. There's nothing worse than chapped, cracked lips when you're...well, when you're doing anything, really. But notably so when you're with a special someone - or a potential special someone. Keep a petroleum-based balm on hand to ensure soft, smooth lips (try C.O. Bigelow Rose Salve No. 12). Sorry, but after that you'll have to figure out just how to score that kiss on your own. Good luck!
3. Combat redness. A rosy, frostbitten complexion can be quite pretty, but the Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer look can be reserved for your little sister's Christmas pageant. A green-tinted primer works wonders for blotchy, puffy skin (try Smashbox Photo Finish Color Correcting Foundation Primer in Adjust) and a yellow-based concealer is perfect for intense spot treatment (try Benefit Perk-Up Artist).
4. Rescue your hair. Dry air doesn't only attack skin; it can be deadly for your scalp and strands. To keep locks healthy and vibrant, use a leave-in conditioner once or twice a week (try Bumble and bumble. Leave In Conditioner).
5. Keep warm. It doesn't hurt to throw on a jacket and a beanie before you dash out the door! As cute as the idea of being fed chicken noodle soup by a well-meaning (and accommodatingly attractive) boy, I have to remind myself that this generally only happens in my imagination, and losing ten seconds to grab some cold-weather essential attire is worth not getting sick. Try some fuzzy earmuffs.
Now, I would venture to say it's a relatively well-known fact that health and beauty go hand in hand. Therefore, Beauty Tuesdays will now include something healthy-ish enough to almost neutralize the Halloween candy and pumpkin pie headed your way. Today, a super simple recipe for an excellent snack!
1 cup frozen mixed fruit (strawberries, pineapple, and peaches are my favorite; you can add half a banana)
1/3 cup vanilla yogurt (this will make a thicker smoothie; use up to 1 cup for a runnier consistency)
1/4 to 1/2 cup baby spinach or kale
1 handful ice
Dump all ingredients into blender. Press blend. Allow to blend thoroughly. Pour into cup. Enjoy.
Happy winterizing!
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