Beauty and the Drink

I just got back from a long, very long week in Las Vegas. I was in such a rush that I forgot to pack these 5 essential items. Boy oh boy, did I pay for it!! Let's hope you learn from my mistake and remember them!

1)Fat Girl Slim: It's hot, very hot, and we tend to show more skin in Vegas, so I need Fat Girl Slim most when I'm there. I can't believe I forgot it at home! This is my go-to slimming creme, my secret weapon! I am still shaking my head at this one!!!

2)Aveda Brilliant Humctant Pomade: This is perfect for my hair in dry climates like Vegas. When I don't have it with me, my hair is a dull, frizzy, lifeless mess. Ugh.

3)Rowenta Ultra Handheld Steambrush: This garment steamer is pretty easy to use when you are on vacation. It gets all those hard to reach places and is great with delicate fabrics too. Since I'm extremely careful with all my clothing, trusting them to another iron is very difficult - thank you Rowenta for solving this issue!

4)Nivea Skin Firming Moisturizer: This firms, tightens and moisturizes all in one. My skin drinks it up by the gallon in Vegas. However, I just moved from Vegas (mid-June) to Northern California and the water has made my skin so soft - I thought my skin was invincible! I guess that's why I forgot it.

5)WATER! WATER! WATER!: I stepped off the plane and got hit with a giant blow dryer. It was 109 degrees while I was there and it got hotter by the day. If there's one thing I've learned from living in Vegas, it's to have a bottle of water with you at all times. Aquafina is my favorite!!

Images from Sephora, Aveda, Target, Nivea and Aquafina.

I've been a BIG fan of NARS Monoi Body Glow for years. J Lo once had it on at an award show which made me think - its gotta look great on my skin too! And it did. The smell is delicious and tropical, everyone always comments on it. The beautiful, shimmery oil makes my skin golden soft. If my tan needs a little boost before wearing a strapless top- this does the trick. LOVE IT. Since it worked out well for me, I wanted to try the Body Glow without the shimmery stuff (Glow II). Luckily, I found the NARS Body Glow Set in 1 oz bottles. YAY- The best of both worlds! I found the 1 oz 2 pack randomly on a shelf in a Las Vegas Sephora. They are hard to track down but maybe you'll have better luck than me. I have yet to try the Body Glow II, but I heard it is supposed to be moisturizing and gives a radiant glow. I'll let you know how it goes.

Photo image from Sephora.com