Must-Have Monday

Every pageant girl knows if you want a killer hairstyle for pageant day, you probably shouldn’t wash it on pageant day – especially if you’re doing anything with curls or an up-do. Well, if your pageant happens to be in a humid place (like for you International ladies), your hair could be a hot mess if you don’t wash it (or it could take forever to dry if you do).

That’s why I adore dry shampoo. They are awesome for when you can’t or shouldn’t wash your hair, but still need a fresh look. You just spray in and brush through and you’re good to go. It will redistribute the oils in your hair so you’ll still be able to achieve a pageant perfect look, but you won’t look like an oily mess.





I highly recommend Naturia Dry Shampoo by Rene Furterer. It’s available at Sephora for $12 - $24 depending on size.

Definitely great to have in a bind!



P.S. I really do want world peace.

Must-Have Monday

Most people won’t understand this, but preparing for a pageant can be really dangerous. Lots of women do develop eating disorders when competing, and constantly go without nutrients in order to maintain a freakishly skinny appearance (obviously I don’t have this problem, yet I do realize that not being fit is dangerous too). But there is something that can be even more devastating to your body – and it’s something pageant contestants rarely take seriously: tanning.

Let’s face it, a nice glow looks great on stage, and if you don’t have one, you’re pretty much done. But laying in a tanning booth to achieve that look is terrifying to me personally. Not only do I not want to develop skin cancer (and the crap that goes with it – medical bills, death), I really don’t want to look like a handbag at 30 as many contestants do.

Now, a great way to avoid all this is spray tanning, but it is a miserable experience and the tan doesn’t last very long. Additionally, when it starts to rub off, you just look like a reptile that is shedding. Not an attractive look.

I just love, love, LOVE Jergens Natural Glow. It’s the best stuff ever! It builds gradually, so you can correct any issues before they’re blatant like with a spray tan, and it lasts for as long as you use the lotion. Plus, it doesn’t flake off.





I also think it’s a great product for children and teens who compete. Nothing at all frightens me about child pageantry (though Mr. Beauty Queen is constantly horrified by the industry), but the one thing that would freak me out as a pageant mom would be some stranger spraying my kiddo in skivvies. Umm… no.

Anyway, as for my adventures in running, they have been put on hold thanks to a triple-digit heat wave. So I have been using the elliptical. But it's better than nothing, right?



P.S. I really do want world peace.

Oranges Are Awesome

I have a confession. I am addicted to oranges.

This is quite an improvement from my Krispy Kreme addiction (which I'm still struggling with by the way) and oranges have become my new favorite snack. I forgot how awesome they were until a few weeks ago. Normally, we have them in the house for Mr. Beauty Queen's Blue Moon, but I just randomly decided to eat one and I was hooked. Especially since an orange only uses up 1 Weight Watchers point.

Why did I ever stop eating them?

Anyway, I try to eat one every afternoon at the office for a pick-me-up. I totally remember why orange slices were such a hit at my brother's soccer games. They really give you energy.

Hopefully some of that energy gets turned into a productive workout this evening.



P.S. I really do want world peace.

My One Mile Dash - Or Lack There Of

Well, as you know, I planned my fabulous one-mile run for this evening after work. Well, much to my dismay, it rained. A lot. I realize that I could have used the elliptical while watching "The Hills" and "The City" (and - to be honest the new train wreck known as "Downtown Girls"), but that didn't happen either.

Bad weather is the worst de-motivator, but it's a great excuse for leftover lasagna.

Oh well. Here's to tomorrow!

(I am SO cliche)



P.S. I really do want world peace.