I have been doing the spray tan thing for almost two years. The biggest struggle is getting my tan to last longer. Usually after three or four days, it starts to fade out and you're in that weird in-between phase where you're not ready to exfoliate it off already but would like a bit more colour.
The other day I remembered seeing something on tv saying how there is alcohol in shaving cream. Alcohol of course is drying, and in turn doesn't help prevent your tan from fading.
We all know that shaving removes a thin thin thin layer of skin, aka the spray-tanned layer. So, while in the shower the next time, I decided to try something out:
Replace my shaving cream with body lotion instead.
And guess what?
My tan lasted two to three days longer on my legs (the part that seems to fade the fastest, other than my face, of course) than before! Success!
Now, before you start thinking I used some special lotion or fancy-smanchey razor, I didn't. I used the Equate 'Total Moisture' lotion (above) that is sold at Walmart (found this one in Florida) and a regular Bic 'Pastels' two-blade razor.
Once in the shower, legs wet, I slathered the lotion on one leg (about a pump and a half), and shaved it and repeated with the other leg. Bonus: extra soft and smooth skin!
Will you try out this tip?
* Don't forget, the best way to prolong your spray tan is to moisturize on a daily basis, especially after you get out of the shower, which zaps a lot of moisture from your skin. Water-based moisturizers are best.
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Formspring is an online platform where you can ask me anything, anonymously.
Completely anonymously, and no, I cannot magically see who wrote what they did (but yes I will delete your question if it's rude or mean).
Formspring is a great social media tool that I have been using for a while to answer questions you lovely readers might have. I know other bloggers who have it and I have used it to ask them questions myself.
The hardest part about connecting through my blog with you is that I'm not sure if you'll come back and read a response comment with regards to your question, or sometimes certain people don't have blogs so when I check your profile, there is nowhere for me to 'respond'. Twitter works but not everyone has twitter. You don't need to have Formspring to ask questions, which is the beauty.
So, ask away.
So as I mentioned on Friday, I was going to a huge annual neighbour hood garage sale in a ritzy part of town last Saturday. The 'event' starts at 8am but often times people put stuff out earlier. I was up super early and out of my apartment by 7:30am. I went to the bank to grab some cash (I told myself I would spend no more than $40), hit up Tim Hortons for a bagel BELT (bacon-egg-lettuce-tomato, holla!) and I was on my way. I got there around 8am and it was jammed. I found free parking about six blocks away from the action and was off.
It was a warm, sunny, beautiful day and it was busy. Thousands upon thousands of people ev-ery-where. I spent about three hours shopping before deciding to call it a day. I was pretty disappointed that I only bought three items, but after battling the crowds for that long and barely turning up with anything (and sore feet), I felt like just heading home for a nap and some down time with my book.
I picked up three pieces of jewelery, as you can see in the above photo:
The necklace is from Suzy Shier, a Canadian store that sells cheap clothes and accessories. It was being sold by some women who had boxes and boxes of brand-new packaged costume jewelery (as if they purchased stuff from stores that never sold). It was a dig-through-and-scrounge kind of system and I was happy to find this gem of a necklace as it was one of two they had. I remember seeing this necklace last year at the store, wanting it, but not wanting to fork out the $9, so I passed. I picked up this baby for $1.
The 'charm' bracelet was another item being sold by the 'ladies with a million boxes' and it was the only one I came across (mind you, when you're digging through hundreds of pieces of jewelery, you certainly don't see everything!). It's so pretty and I love the toggle clasp and it was also $1.
The last item is this funky broach that I picked up from a woman selling stuff on her front lawn. She said it was her mothers' and it was at least 10 years old. I was torn when she said $2 and I (ha!) negotiated her down to $1.
And that is everything. Yes. In three hours I spent $3 which was a little good and a little disappointing I didn't find more but considering the tickets I have now incurred, probably for the best!
Friday night date night outfit | Dinner at the restaurant
Outfit deets: F21 top, Old Navy cami, Urban Planet shorts, Suzy necklace, Auslini bangle & Urban Behaviour clutch
Garage Sale cookies | Cheering on our favourite 5km runner
Post-race meal & bevies
'Race signage' | Chocolate covered almonds & my favourite book of the moment
Crazy rain storm on Friday evening | 'Porn Star' shooters on Saturday night
Saturday night outfit: girls night out
Outfit deets: Ashley B jacket, Old Navy top, Guess denim (new!), Diva Lounge wedges, Charlotte Russe earrings & vintage (thrifted) clutch
Sunday's outfit | Breakfast courtesy of the bff
Tomato-cucumber-feta salad for dinner (with tourtiere) | Picking up my impounded car
Outfit deets: Smart Set denim jacket, Old Navy top, Max Studio maxi skirt (new!), Spring gladiator sandals, Rachel Roy pashmina & Charles Jourdan bag
I know I don't normally write on these posts but I have to share a story about what happened over the weekend, because it sucks!
So Saturday in the late afternoon, some girlfriends and I went downtown to cheer on our friend who was running her first 5km race. I got a great parking spot, or so I thought, and we had a great time. After she finished, five of us all went out for pizza and margaritas (and one of my girlfriends and I got McDonald's sundaes after that, just the two of us). When I got back to my car around 8pm, I had a parking ticket for $50 on my windshield. Ugh! I was illegally parked and didn't realize it as there were cars ahead and behind me. I left there and went home, annoyed but live and learn and I had a fun night ahead so decided to focus on that.
I got home around 8:30pm, parked my car on the street, as I always do (I don't have a parking spot at my apartment as it's $100/month -yikes!- and I'm able to park on the street for free). I went inside and started getting ready for girls' night out. My girlfriend came and picked me up and off we went. We had a good night with our friends as as she was dropping me off at my place around 2:30am, I noticed someone's car was being towed. 'That sucks,' I thought to myself, then realizing my car was no where to be found. I jumped out of the car and crossed the street to talk to the by-law officer and tow-truck guy. They said my car had just left and was being towed to the other end of the city (aka butt-f-no-where, double ugh!). On top of that, not only would I have a tow fee but a ticket as well.
The by-law officer advised me that this was a special-signage no-parking zone for the night and temporary signs were put up. Sure enough, there were signs, way up high on the lamp posts, but of course since I park there everyday, I wasn't looking for temporary signs. On top of that, when I did park, there were many others parked there too! Sweetly though, he said that if I went to pick up my car that night, I would likely avoid paying an extra fee for having it stay over night. My girlfriend graciously offered to take me (even though it was almost 3am and we had just been to the other end of the city) so since I only had a simple clutch with me with minimal stuff it in, I ran up to my apartment, grabbed my car keys and off we went.
We arrived at the towing lot and they were open, of course. The man took my drivers' license and asked for my insurance and registration...which I had left in my wallet...at my apartment! Idiot! I wasn't thinking I would need that, in fact it didn't even cross my mind because I had a key for the car and...well, I'm not really sure. All that to say, he wouldn't give me my car and so we turned all the way around and went back. What a waste of time, gas and mileage. Ughhh.
The next morning, my other girlfriend offered to take me to get my car (so sweet) and I grabbed all my paperwork and keys and off we went. We arrived mid-morning and the man working was a different one than the night before. He took my drivers' license, had me pay for the tow ($135!) and sent me on my way...without checking my insurance and registration! I was livid. What a joke.
So we drive around back, find my car amongst many cars and sure enough there is another ticket on my windshield, the second one in 24 hours,for $90. So upsetting and sucky. It was an expensive Saturday to say the least and I didn't even get any new shoes. Wah wah.
Thought I would share some captions below my weekend iPhone snaps as a long-time reader said she missed it (hi lbenoit!). Do you prefer with or without captions?
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