Don't forget to ask!

       
              I'm, not the only one who has a hard time asking for things even when they're free, am I?
I love samples as much as the next person but if I don't plan on buying anything I feel like a mooch. Luckily for me I really wanted to get "my fix" of beauty products. So I walked into Macy's and the first thing I lay my eyes on is the MAC counter. Shyness usually wins me over when an employee comes over. But this is where you get your lady balls, lol. I don't know squash about make up and what go better with my skin. So to avoid looking like a party clown I always ask for colors that are better suited for my complexion. The employees are always very helpful! I didn't ask for any samples here because I'm not sure they do lipstick ones and that almost always what I'm most interested in.
   
             Next we walked the clinique counter. I've always heard the best about this brand. Especially for troubled skin, such as my own. They have make lotions and potions to help with a wide spectrum of problems. Mine being acne scaring and discoloration. Any, I've been looking into "BB" creams and now the new "CC" creams. I asked to match my skin color and viola! Medium it is. This is when I asked for a sample and little and behold I got it and then some.

                 So don't miss an opportunity to learn more and get some freebies.

Carmel by the sea and a sea of shopping

                
               So this past Tuesday was quite eventful. Usually Tuesdays are the one day during the week I get to go out and hang out. The men get out of work early and the farmer's market is open.This day was particularly sunny and warm. Which here in Monterey is actually not something that happens often and at the same time in fact. Any, my friend Christina and I decided that we head to Carmel and enjoy their beautiful beach and strip of shops and restaurants. We first head to this cute little hole in the wall chinese restaurant called Tommy's Wok. Although small it was nice. Their food definitely made up for the small space.

Saving Face

      As of recently I've been trying to learn more of taking care of myself inside and out. When you look at yourself what the first thing you notice? For me it's my face. As I've gotten older I've noticed I haven't been the kindest to my face. With stress and anxiety my poor face looks like a battle field. Sure make up can help hide the little flaws, but what about the big picture?
    Not too long ago I found out that what you eat really doesn't affect you skin. Of course drinking water, though, should be on the top of you list.
    Here are some of the items I'd love to try: