How to Get Rid of Dark Under Eye Circles and Stop Looking So Puff and Stuff

Party Pooped After the Dreaded Walk o' Shame

Ahem...Hi there.  Are you just coming home right now???  Heeeyyy, weren't you wearing that last nigh-...ohhhh, I see:)  Well,  I'm glad you had a good time!  What's that you say?  Key Lime Pie Martinis and Late Night food from the Koji BBQ Truck?  Mmmmm, sounds Divine! All right, you can share the dirty details later.  For now, I know you're tired.  Why don't you go and wash your face and then meet me in the kitchen? Before you hit the sack, I'll share a couple of magic tricks with you...

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Silja Magg

(*btw, I'm not trying to endorse smoking.  I am close to someone who is dying of lung disease - it's pretty uncomfortable for them. These images just seemed to fit with the theme...)

Also, you may have Dark Circles from Staying Up All Night Studying, Slaving At Work, or Taking Care of Baby.  This post is especially written to help you;)

K, Ready?

Erase Dark Circles and Puffy Eyes

Have Some Water. It'll Help.

Dehydration only adds to dark circles and puffiness.

Besides, 8 oz. (at least) before bed will really ease the headache and the hangover.

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Chop Some Cucumber Slices and Lay On Your Eyes

I know you've heard this before, but cucumber oils are soothing to the dilated blood vessels pushing against your eye skin

-chop 1/4 in. thick and keep several on hand so you can change them when they get warm

Leave on eyes for 10-20 min.

Polly Put A Kettle of Chamomile Tea On

Chamomile is GOOD for the Nervous System.  It's an Anti-Inflammatory and an Anti-Spasmodic.

After Steeping some Tea for yourself to drink, place teabags to cool on saucer (wait a few minutes).

Put on your iPod and place cooled bags onto closed eyelids.

10-20min, 

but in my experience Chamomile Tea is such a great pain reliever/muscle relaxer that I usually fall asleep almost immediately in this situation.

**always check with a Dr. before incorporating new herbal teas to your diet**

Teavana

While you are waiting...

Cut A Raw Potato into Slices Then Soak in Water, leave in a Tupperware, AND Refrigerate. ADD Lemon to the Water to keep it from oxidizing quickly.

These may not be helpful right now, but later on in the day or in the week, you'll have them and be very grateful;)

10-15min.

***Don't let them stay on too long.  They may oxidize and turn brown while they're on your face - Not a good idea.***

What to Buy At The Store If You Must:

HR Collaser-5X

I have tried practically every under eye cream known to the free world and I have yet to see results as amazing as this baby. So if you must spend your money and don't want to use the previous Cheaper methods, then go ahead I won't stop you.  Pricey but waaayyyy worth it!  I even keep mine in the fridge...

Kate

Flaming June by Lord Leighton

Nighty Night Loves.  When you wake, you may want to walk and get the blood circulating, you know, get the  fresh air flowing through your body, go to work...
May you glow radiantly this weekend and well into the week!  And definitely let me know how this works out for you!

xBRB

Nice and Naughty

Saw all sorts of excitement at the 
Chanel Runway Show in Saint-Tropez.  
Makes me want to ride off into the night like Justin Bobby and Audrina Patridge - well not really like them, but you get the idea...

image fr. Elle
But What to Wear?
Trying hard to see the positive side of getting my allowance cut off.  But it's pretty difficult when I could've worn the perfect outfit

Under the Sun...
First, I'd stop in to visit Bluefly
for some Bangles

Chamak by Priya Kakkar

A Carefree kind of Floaty Dress

Joie

The only Belt I'd be using
(Sadly no Seat belts Folks)

Fashion Focus

Some cute peek-a-boo I see you Lacy Boy Shorts

Topshop

Definitely a Messenger Bag just in case we had to stay the night somewhere;)

Endless

This Wrapped Flat Sandal would have to sit in the bag during the ride...

UO

 You said I had to wear Boots on the back of a motorcycle. Something to do with the melting of shoes on the tailpipe... Do these count?

Industry Wooden Wedge

Then ready for anything

Under the Moonlight

Charles David fr. Endless

...or these

...actually, these look like the right ones!

Images fr NeedSupply

 (except the Charles David Boots)

Hair: Medium to Long Sleek Ponytail or Haphazard Layered and Wax Styled

And in case you were wondering where my moto jacket is, 

It's right over here.

Errrrgg:( I just want ALL of this worse than Veruca wants an Oompahloompah.

Now! 

Window Shopping was Never My Strong Suit.

Must. Not. Shop. Online. Must. Maintain. Self. Control.

For now, I have to leave the computer before I stumble or tumble or get a little bird in my ear about something else that I really don't need but really, really, reallyreallyreally want.

Pouting, I know.

Speaking of which, what's on my pucker?  Oh yeah, let's talk about that!

Lancome's Valentine Rouge Absolu Lipstick (Discontinued - My Main Complaint w/ Lancome) 

 ...Pretty Bright, huh? Muah!

Well, in the daylight it's super fun and it's turning into like my favorite...cuz it makes me feel silly.

Trust me, it's better this way... 

 xBRB

Mixed Prints and Dressing Down

Lounging

Sitting under the warm sun, my ladies and I sat around snacking on small, savory snacks and sipping crisp, buttery beverages while enjoying shared time that girlfriends usually look forward to on lazy afternoons.  As usual, the Garlic Basil Hummus Dip was the most popular, and I am the first to admit that I could have eaten it without much more than a spoon.

My girlfriend's backyard is a peaceful retreat filled with random sounds of birds chirping and lush, green grass as it blows in the breeze. It somehow beckons you closer from the sturdy, rot iron chairs.  It is the kind of place that entices your bare feet onto the cool ground for unscheduled exploration.

It amazes me that it exists so quietly atop such a bustling city.

To My Dear Friends, Thank You:)  You ground me and remind me to see what really matters.

Mixed Prints

Style is experimental so I tried to see how it would be to mix prints in the least intimidating way - Accessories. Why not?  I'd mix all the colors of gold together as long as it felt right.

Here is one of the belts I previously mentioned my Mom gave me as a remnant to a dress donated to charity long ago.  

The White BCBGirls Eyelet Empire Waisted Tank ties in the back and flows freely underneath what else?  An impeccably well-sewn plaid shirt from none other than Elizabeth And James.  I know it's almost impossible to see that all of the individual boxes are outlined in a single stitch of perfectly guided thread, but it's one of those details you only delightfully discover as you put it on.  It's a light, cotton/silk blend that is soft and nothing short of superb on the skin.  Three alabaster buttons make a special appearance on the back of the shirt to create a darting that flatters the waistline, esp. if you button up the front.

Image fr NeimanMarcus.com

Kudos MK and Ashley Olsen!  Your line Never ceases to Impress!!

I actually put beer in my hair before washing it to see if it would pump up the volume.  Think it worked?

Also, because I have stayed true in my exploration of vivid lip color, I am wearing a Lancome Le Lipstique Liner in Sundried Berry.  Easy to wear and it didn't get all over the place (wine glasses, napkins, food).  As an aside:  According to Stylelist, we eat anywhere from 4-7lbs. of lipstick in a lifetime so liner is another option.

...then I tried it without the tie...

Skinny Jeans a Must with This Lined, Billowy Blouse

See?  I wasn't exaggerating.  It even has a couple of layers of cotton underneath - like a petticoat!

It's been a rather trying couple of weeks.  Turns out a fantastic day filled with laughter and love is really all that was needed to sort out some of the more pressing issues at hand:)

 xBRB