Miracle Worker: Neutrogena Spot Treatment

Ok, so I know Friday’s are becoming a homemade product of the week, but I needed to venture from the norm for just today.  Last night, I noticed the biggest freakin zit on my cheek (which is usually the nice part of my face – my T-zone is what usually breaks out – chin and forehead). Anyway, I used a dab of Neutrogena’s On-The-Spot Treatment for the pimple that I felt swelling up (it was gonna be a big, nasty one) and then just went about my regular night routine (moisturizer all over my face). I woke up this morning, went to put on some more of it on, and seriously couldn’t even feel where the pimple was any longer. It worked THAT good. I’m still putting it on today and probably tonight too, but this product has been quite a few “Best of” lists and now I know why! (Oh, and it’s super cheap too! $6, Target.com)

A Little "Target" Practice

Ok, so yes, because I'm currently unemployed, I've been spending a little too much time at Target...that means...(not only spending more money, sigh) but more ways to daydream about what I "need" to make me look just a little bit sexier, more modern, a little more ahead of the fashion curve....Yep, that spells trouble. Either way, I picked a few "little" things here and there to give me a bit of an edge without having to revamp my entire wardrobe:

1. "Hipster" Black-rimmed Fashion Nerd glasses - $13

I tried them on for the hell of it because it looked good on the girl in the poster (don't judge me, she looked super cute) and had to do a double-take of myself.  I justified the purchase by saying I could always try them on with different outfits on at home and if I didn't like it, I'd take them back (I already knew I was keeping those bad boys). The next day, I put hair up in a bun, gave myself some rosy pink cheeks, and a light pink lip gloss (though it would work nicely with either a ruby red or shimmery plum lip color) and wahlah! I got lots of looks and compliments from random strangers. And of course my sisters and fiance had something to say about them (if it's a conversation starter, it's typically worth the fashion risk, as long as YOU like it). 

2. Merona Kamischel Suede Lug sole boots in Grey – $45


I’m 5’1, usually wear a size 6 shoe, with thick calves – i don’t fit in most boots actually but these….holy crap they zipped up, had some give from the material, but they were already constructed so well that I didn’t even have to cry as I tried to zip them up. (I later tried pairing them with some bootcut jeans;  tucking them in was too much to ask, but it was worth a shot). They don't look "cowboy-ish" but instead polished, sleek and casual. I pair them with a boyfriends sweater and some leggings and damn it works!! I love, love, love these boots and trust me when I say I vowed that I could never wear round-toed, flat boots because it would make me look too squat. Well, not this time!! 

Anybody know of any other brands that make boots for us thick-calved women??