55 Secret Street

Web Snob Tuesday

 

Yeah!  My internet connection is finally back.  So glad to finally rest my "Blackberry thumbs."

Coquette is falling for the look of stylish headbands.

Stiletto Jungle explores the "collegiate lingerie" trend.

Bag Snob shares Hermes Scarves' Knotting Tips and Tricks! 

Beauty Snob shares the Art of Aging Gracefully.

Is the press ruining fashion? Fashiontribes investigates.

KRiSTOPHER is loving, hating, and wearing sculpted heels.

My Fashion Life explores the trend for Spring hair: Top Knots.

Papierblog looks at whether eco-fashion is truly for the masses.

Shrimpton Couture shares fugs, latex and her diary.

Bag Bliss says bring your white handbags out of hibernation!

Stylehive says Neon + Neutral = Now!

O-Gloss is a spring/summer staple for eBeautyDaily.

Fashion Indie talks about the Begining of the End for Rachael Zoe. 

Second City Style: What’s your fashion personality? What your spring wardrobe says about you.

Secret Weapon: Phytonectar Pre-Shampoo Ultra Nourishing Oil Treatment

I can't pinpoint when pre-shampoo treatments became popular (I'll have to quiz a hairdresser about that soon) but I believe they are really effective - especially when you need to treat a specific problem.  My problem lately?  Dryness.  Big time.  I have even experienced some breakage which hasn't happened to me in a long time, so I've been a little distressed.

My hair has been through a lot of changes over the last two years - relaxed, weaved, natural, and now texturized with the occasional weave again.   Inconsistent weather hasn't helped either, so I have been doing a lot of super-moisturizing conditioning treatments over the winter and, hands down, Phyto's Phytonectar Ultra Nourishing Oil Treatment is one of my favorites.  The consistency will amaze you - it's nice and thick like a gel (The secret? 12% egg yolk oil) and I was very pleased with the immediate softness of my hair as I rubbed it in.  The bottle is not ridiculously small (1.7 oz) but the oil goes a long way and that made me happy because I am more likely to spend thirty bucks on a facial moisturizer than a hair oil.  I started applying the Phytonectar around my hairline first, and then worked my way through the rest of my hair all the way to the ends (my 4B texturized hair is short again) and I still have plenty of product left.   Another bonus, especially with summer around the corner, is the added UV protection.

I think this one's a keeper.

Phytonectar Pre-Shampoo Ultra Nourishing Oil Treatment for Ultra Dry Hair $30.00. 

Fat Girl Sleep

Okay, where have I been? 

I was writing a completely different post tonight (or err... this morning) when I discovered Fat Girl Sleep by Bliss.  I still don't really believe in cellulite creams, but every now and then, I am a big sucker  - especially for Bliss.  I think of it like insurance.  Late night is primetime for beauty treatments for me, so I'm going to race out and buy this tomorrow and see if the lavender scent fools me into thinking the encapsulated "slenderiZZZe complex" and "dimple diminishers" are the real deal.

I'll get back to you...

Bliss Fat Girl Sleep $38.00.

The Night Shift

Simplicity with just enough edge not to bore you to death.   It's all in the details (bugle beads, stones and strategic sequins.)

Michael Kors Bugle Beaded Shift Dress $2,995 $908.

Karta Stones Shift Dress $216

Tracy Reese Printed Bodice Shift Dress $360 $215.

Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Foil Shift Dress $350 $245.

$55 and Under: Old Navy's 50% Off Sale

Old Navy is having a one-week-only 50% off  sale that ends on May 1st.

Pique Tube Dress in Warm Fire Red $9.99.

Women's Plus Printed Halter Dress in Animal Print $24.99.

 

Tie-Front Tunics: Light Blue Print and Yellow Print $12.99.

 

Lightweight Waffle-Knit Hoodie in Sunbeam $14.50 and Seed-Stitch Hoodie in Light Heather Gray $19.99.

Maternity Tie-Front Tube Dress in Bright White $15.99.  Maternity Tie-Front Bubble-Hem Dress in Warm Fire Red $21.90.

Secret Weapon: Ole Henriksen Apricot Cleansing Lotion

My skin has gone beserk lately - breakouts, dark spots, even the occasional dark undereye circles which I never get.    While stress has definitely been a factor, I don't help matters when I break beauty rule #1,009 - Keep your hands off of your face!  Sure, I know better, but unconsciously I have found myself reverting back to bad habits (eating crap, picking at my face)  that I know not to do.

So, I'm finally turning it back around.   I change my pillowcase every night (I'm taking no chances!)  I catch myself when I am typing or mindlessly reading something and find myself unconsciously picking at my face.   And I have been cleansing my face at night with Ole Henriksen's Apricot Cleansing Lotion.  It's a creamy cleanser, something that I used to avoid considering my mild T-zone situation, but I like it because it is a thorough, yet gentle cleanser and my skin is left with it's natural moisture and is not even remotely greasy.  Getting rid of stress has certainly helped, but I also credit this smooth, calming cleanser for my vastly improved complexion.

Next step:  attacking my crappy eating habits (I think The Recession Diet may be right up my alley.)

Ole Henriksen Apricot Cleansing Lotion $30. 

Web Snob Weekend

The Web Snobs are back!

Well, actually, they didn't go anywhere - 55 Secret Street has just been M.I.A.   After a false start, we (as in I)  have got the juggling thing down and I'm finally back and glad to bring you my Web Snob buddies once again.

Coquette loves dressing up in cute blouses for Spring.

Beauty Snob gets bedroom gorgeous hair with Ginalli Ceramic Iron!

Bag Snob exclusive interview with Derek Lam of Tod's! 

All About the Pretty latest skin care love is in holistic products in Tammy Fender's Epi-Peel!

Stiletto Jungle names the best pedicure colors for spring.

Bag Bliss discovers a handful of eco-friendly handbags.

Fashiontribes piles on the charming, non-cheesy craftsy jewelry.

Papierblog takes a look at the difficulty of walking in 6 inch heels .

KRiSTOPHER is wanting, wearing, and hating snakeskin bags and shoes.

Second City Style tries GOing junior at Target

Shrimpton Couture shares her Vintage Diary entry.  

Fashion Indie's Kristen May talks about her Gossip Girl worth headbands.

StyleBakery.com - Celebrate the return of Sex and the City with Cosabella lingerie inspired by your four favorite ladies.  

Stylehive's Next Big Thing: Mexico's Fashion Phenom Paola Hernandez.    

WE LOVE BEAUTY.com met up with celebrity manicurist, Melissa Bozant to discuss the latest What's Hot Now: Nails with Celeb Manicurist Melissa Bozanmani & pedi trends.