Natural Glow Express - It's Magic!

If you’re a typical Norwegian like me, with blonde hair and pale skin, you’re pretty eager to get some color. That color would be tan. And, like me, you probably spend hours in the sun and barely get anything less than a nice, red, painful sunburn. Even the sun on the Equator barely works… or leaves you red, swollen and blotchy, looking like you got into it with a pirate. So, of course, you’re always on the lookout for a great tanner or bronzing lotion that actually works and without leaving you orange.

My fellow Norwegian females, I have found the answer. I like to call it “Magic.” It’s really called “Natural Glow Express.” It’s the latest and greatest product by Jergen’s from their “Natural Glow” line.

I had already been using “Natural Glow” for a few years and was initially impressed by it. After using it for a couple of weeks, I definitely did look tanner and people thought I had been on vacation. But once you reach a certain shade, you’re kind of stuck there. And even trying the next shade up doesn’t give you much change. So I decided I needed to find something else.

I stumbled on “Natural Glow Express” at Target. The bottle claimed to get you nice and tan in just three days. Three days was perfect with my birthday plans. Needless to say, I had to try it.

Much to my surprise and satisfaction, just hours after the first application there was a noticeable difference and as the hours passed, it got even more noticeable. In less than 24-hours, I already had a nice tan. Two hours after the second application, you could see the color changing and by the hour I was getting more and more tan. Day Three went the same way. And now, I have a great, not orange tan, without increasing my chances of getting cancer. :)

Before & After

I realize a just gave away my secret, but when I find something as amazing as this, I want to help my fellow girls out and share.

It also is an excellent moisturizer. It made my dry, itchy areas of skin nice and smooth once again.

Check out "Natural Glow Express" here

My Inner Fashionista

Today I treated myself to a (small) shopping spree and, no, I’m not suffering buyer’s remorse. I figured I was entitled to such a treat for the following reasons.

1. Last month, I finally landed another PR job. It’s not a full-time one, but is a nice part-time one to slightly increase my income and I decided the first month’s check was to have some fun with.
   
   
2. I’m kind of kicking boo-tay at said job. My boss told me that she loves working with me, because I know how to get the job done without any handholding. I’ve secured some big placements in a short amount of time.
   
   
3. I haven’t gone on this kind of a shopping spree in a year. I’ve been a very good girl.
   
   
4. I’ve been battling a really strange bug and it’s had me bogged down for weeks. But, at last, I’m finally free of it.
   
   
5. Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. Being that I’m single, I doubt anybody is buying me anything and so I could buy myself stuff.
   
   
6. My birthday is Friday. Happy Birthday to me!
   

So, what did I treat myself to? Here are just a few of the newest additions to my collection:

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VS Pink Bling Duofold Pants – super cute with pink sequins and super comfy. You can’t go wrong with lounge wear from VS Pink!

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VS Pink Favorite Tee in yellow – sometimes we all just need a smile. :)

http://www.wetseal.com/catalog/product.jsp?categoryId=101&subCategoryId=115&productId=32691
Wet Seal Crochet Peasant Top in pink– perfect to pair with jeans and a long, silver necklace this Spring and Summer.

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Wet Seal Rose Mesh Dress – pair with some simple, black leggings and it’s a super cute outfit.

http://www.wetseal.com/catalog/product.jsp?categoryId=106&subCategoryId=197&productId=31558
Wet Seal Shield Crocodile Sunglasses – as my long lost sister Paris (Hilton) would say, “huge!”

http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3943441
Charlotte Russe Rugby Stripe Tee in navy – great casual look to wear with jeans

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Charlotte Russe Crossdyed Denim Trousers – dress them up or down, these are a great, comfy alternative to jeans.

I bought a number of other cute items, however, they were on clearance and are no longer available online. But, I think that is what makes me an excellent shopper (not to brag). I’m very successful at getting great, trendy finds for less. I know how to maximize my budget utilizing sale racks, discount cards and store dollars. It’s an art.

Now I just need to fill my social calendar a bit more. :)

Glimpse Of A Celebrity's Life

This weekend I got a glimpse of what it just might be like to be one of the most famous people in the world and it left me feeling at least a little bad for them.

Paris Hilton hosted a party at a casino in northern Minnesota. She arrived around Midnight and was escorted to her personal VIP area, after saying a quick hello on stage. Her personal VIP area was just like any you would see in LA or NYC clubs, except probably not as private. She had a trendy white sofa and trendy white chairs with a couple of tables up on a small stage, with the area separated from the general public by velvet ropes.

Of course, people went crazy. I can’t really blame them. I was excited to see her, too. But I was rather taken back by their behavior. People were squishing each other just to get even two inches closer and reaching over and around each other, desperate to get her attention. People reaching out with stuff in hopes of getting it signed and their cameras in hopes she might grab it and take a picture. One lady just would not quit with the camera waving, after Paris’ manager repeatedly shook his head ‘no’.

It was obvious Paris was not leaving that little stage. She did exactly what she was paid to do. Dance around and be cute. Her boyfriend Doug was along and they danced around, watched the dance floor and took their own pictures. And as all of this took place, people just stood around the area as tight and close as possible, snapping picture after picture and watching. Why not just take a couple or few pictures, wave and move on so others can have a chance? But no, they just watched. It was as if they were at a zoo watching animals in a cage.

I got to wonder what it felt like to her to be watched and treated this way. I was invited to join her in her personal VIP area and as I was on the inside looking out at the madness, I began to feel bad for her. Sure, she must be used to it and it is what she was getting paid to experience, but she is a human, too. Not an animal. A sweet, good-hearted young lady, who really is not all that different from the rest of us. She enjoys lounging around watching movies and TV, and making mac & cheese over walking red carpets and partying. She likes reptiles and outdoorsy activities. And she works hard, just like the rest of us. That doesn’t sound like an animal to me and she, nor any other celebrity, should be treated more respectfully and with courtesy.