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Tried and True: Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser
3/07/2012
Prior to having a child, I was warned: Sleep is a precious commodity once your baby arrives. Like most warnings that I received during my pregnancy, I believed it, but I didn't take into account to what extent these women meant. Now that I am a month (seriously, time has flown!) into motherhood, I can say that even a baby that sleeps well like our peanut, still does not sleep a ton (at least not for consecutive hours). Needless to say that due to this, my beauty regime has required a little tweaking which includes the addition of a kick-butt concealer to hide my oh-so-tired circles under my eyes. Enter Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer in Brighter. Several other bloggers (some including mothers) recommended this product and so I went immediately to the drug store and picked some up. I'm not a drug-store beauty product type of person usually. Not because I don't believe the products are any good (most of them are actually better than some beauty counter products), but because I find myself overwhelmed in beauty aisles in Target and like the assistance of a qualified individual to help me navigate the waters. The ability to also try something out and learn the proper application techniques doesn't hurt either. However, this product is fool-proof: easy to apply and instantly makes you look like you've gotten a full 8 plus hours of sleep. It absolutely gets my seal of approval and I would recommend it to all and any of my people.
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Guest Blog: Chasing Davies on Motherhood Must-Haves
2/29/2012
Hello dear readers, I stumbled upon Meggy's blog a while back and not only loved in because she was a little ahead of me in her pregnancy, but also because she has a great blog and sense of style. She also has graciously agreed to do a guest blog for me (in all of her spare time...seriously, does she have an extra 12 hours in her day?!) while I adjust to mommyhood. Go check her out over at Chasing Davies and Thanks again Meggy!!
- I tried using the reusable ones first, but was constantly leaking beyond them (embarrassing). I haven't leaked onto my clothes at all with these disposable ones. So worth it.
Hello Haute Child in the City readers! I am Meggy from Chasing Davies and happy to be guest posting for Chelsea while she soaks up some amazing baby time with her new little one. Big congrats to you, Chelsea!
As a new mom myself, there are a few things I highly recommend to get by!
1. Best under eye concealer ever. Maybeline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer in Brighter. Seriously makes me look like I'm bright eyed and bushy tailed, ready for the day, even after only 3 or 4 hours of sleep.
2. My Brest Friend
. I held off on getting this thinking it was just more stuff. I was using a regular pillow to assist holding the baby on my lap while I nursed, but was needing 2 hands to do so. After spending most my day nursing, I decided to try this to see if it would free up a hand and so it did. Now I can use my Kindle Fire, phone or even computer off to the side of me while nursing = multitasking!
. I held off on getting this thinking it was just more stuff. I was using a regular pillow to assist holding the baby on my lap while I nursed, but was needing 2 hands to do so. After spending most my day nursing, I decided to try this to see if it would free up a hand and so it did. Now I can use my Kindle Fire, phone or even computer off to the side of me while nursing = multitasking!
3. Which brings me to my thrid recommendation - the Kindle Fire
or any other sort of tablet/smartphone. With that new free hand, you can stay connected to the world/email. Especially great for late night awake time with baby when there is nothing but crap on TV. I need something to do to keep from falling asleep, or crying of exhaustion.
or any other sort of tablet/smartphone. With that new free hand, you can stay connected to the world/email. Especially great for late night awake time with baby when there is nothing but crap on TV. I need something to do to keep from falling asleep, or crying of exhaustion.
4. A really great pair of leggings. While trying to catch a few minutes of sleep when your little one does, running between diaper changes and feedings or sitting on the floor trying to entertain the baby - leggings are so super comfortable, but still make you feel like you are wearing real clothes (as opposed to PJs). Not that you won't spend some days, all day, in PJs (ahem...), it's nice to switch it up here and there and wear something you can leave the house in.
5. Comfy (& warm during winter months) slippers. These Target Suede Moccasins are great because they have a rubber sole, which means you can leave the house in them too... which I do, all the time.
6. It's all I can do to take a quick shower, let alone wash my hair and dry it. So I've been using a lot more dry shampoo and washing less... time saver! (I love Suave Professionals Dry Shampoo Spray
and cheap, too)
and cheap, too)
7.Hooter Hiders Nursing Cover
- another something I thought I wouldn't need. I figured I'd just excuse myself to another room around other people or use a blanket. Nursing in another room gets isolating and blankets with a wiggly baby can be risky, so I decided to try this out and it really is great. It has a wire to keep the top away from you so you can easily look down to see the baby, wide enough to cover you all up, and pouch it folds up and fits into making throwing it in the baby bag easy.
8.Lansinoh Disposable Nursing Pads - another something I thought I wouldn't need. I figured I'd just excuse myself to another room around other people or use a blanket. Nursing in another room gets isolating and blankets with a wiggly baby can be risky, so I decided to try this out and it really is great. It has a wire to keep the top away from you so you can easily look down to see the baby, wide enough to cover you all up, and pouch it folds up and fits into making throwing it in the baby bag easy. - I tried using the reusable ones first, but was constantly leaking beyond them (embarrassing). I haven't leaked onto my clothes at all with these disposable ones. So worth it.
Becoming a new mom, especially if your nursing, it hard work! I found these things to make it all a little bit easier. Good luck, Chelsea and many congrats on your sweet little one. It is the most amazing thing.
xoxo, Meggy from Chasing Davies
I love fake eyelashes. I think that they are super fun and make you feel instantly sexier for an event. A few years ago, a bit daunted by applying them myself, I marched myself into a Sephora and got a quick "how to" from one of their knowledgeable staff members. (I highly recommend if you ever have any questions about makeup or product, that you seek out someone at a store to give you a tutorial)
A few weekends ago, I wore falsies to the CAM Raleigh opening and got so many compliments on them. All of which were followed by, "I wish I knew how to apply them myself!" There is clearly a need for a little tutorial here, so I thought that I'd share some tips and tricks on how to apply them yourself.
The idea behind fake eyelashes is to enhance what you currently have. Unless you are wearing them for an over-the-top costume, you don't want people to immediately know you are wearing them. There are two types that you can purchase: either a strip of lashes or individual lashes. For beginners, I would highly recommend the strip; they are easier to maneuver, are fool proof, and can be used again.
First, I use a toothpick to apply a thin line of glue to the base of the lash strip. The key is to then secure the inside corner of the eye first and then work towards the outer corner at the base of your natural lashes, ensuring they are as close as possible to the base. After the glue has dried and the lashes secure, add eyeliner and mascera and you are ready to go!
Try Ardell Lashes #105 for a more natural looking lash. They can be found in any drug store or Ulta. If you want to splurge a little, check out MAC's 1 Lash.
How to get my look: MAC Paintpot Painterly (Primer); MAC Eyeshadows: Shale (lids), Shroom (highlighter), and Scene (Crease); L'Oreal Telescopic Liquid Eye Liner (top lids); NARS Brume (eye liner bottom lashes); Ardell Lashes #105, Maybelline Falsies and One by One Volume Express Mascera
A few weekends ago, I wore falsies to the CAM Raleigh opening and got so many compliments on them. All of which were followed by, "I wish I knew how to apply them myself!" There is clearly a need for a little tutorial here, so I thought that I'd share some tips and tricks on how to apply them yourself.
The idea behind fake eyelashes is to enhance what you currently have. Unless you are wearing them for an over-the-top costume, you don't want people to immediately know you are wearing them. There are two types that you can purchase: either a strip of lashes or individual lashes. For beginners, I would highly recommend the strip; they are easier to maneuver, are fool proof, and can be used again.
First, I use a toothpick to apply a thin line of glue to the base of the lash strip. The key is to then secure the inside corner of the eye first and then work towards the outer corner at the base of your natural lashes, ensuring they are as close as possible to the base. After the glue has dried and the lashes secure, add eyeliner and mascera and you are ready to go!
Try Ardell Lashes #105 for a more natural looking lash. They can be found in any drug store or Ulta. If you want to splurge a little, check out MAC's 1 Lash.
How to get my look: MAC Paintpot Painterly (Primer); MAC Eyeshadows: Shale (lids), Shroom (highlighter), and Scene (Crease); L'Oreal Telescopic Liquid Eye Liner (top lids); NARS Brume (eye liner bottom lashes); Ardell Lashes #105, Maybelline Falsies and One by One Volume Express Mascera
