Broken Car and Sun Protection

This morning I get in my car to drive to school and a light comes on. A flashing exclamation point with a gear encircling it.

Wonderful.

Lately, when I first start my car it is hard to accelerate. The engine just does a lot of revving so I drive really slow through my neighborhood. Usually about the time I'm getting ready to go on the main road, the car finally downshifts with a heavy thud. Then it drives fine.

Well today that was not the case. The car was super-revvy today and the light came on. It did the downshift thud thing every time I came to a stop.

I'm so screwed. :(
I have to go to work today right after school so I hope the car makes it that far.
I don't have the money for a new car!!! AH!!!

Let's talk about something else.

I have become paranoid about being a wrinkly old woman. I know, I know, but I really am. Since I live in a HOT climate with tons of sun, I'm sunscreen obsessed.

Anybody want skin cancer? Raise your hand!
exactly.
SO no matter where you live you should use sunscreen. I learned that everyone basically has an allotted amount of sun exposure to use and then after that point the light becomes harmful.

Most of us have used that allotted amount by the time we are 18 years old.

Did you guys get that? 18.

So slather on some of that stuff to prevent premature aging and of course, skin cancer.
I know everyone says, it makes me greasy. Here is your solution.



Neutrogena makes an awesome sunscreen called dry-touch that comes in high SPF to keep you shielded all day.
But the best part?
No grease.
This isn't the Banana Boat you coat your body with at the lake. It doesn't leave your skin feeling oily, and in fact, makes it look healthier. Gives you that "glow".
Go out and buy some before your face becomes wrinkle central!!
Alright, that was a little harsh but really, this stuff is good for you.


Until next time, I wish you luck on the health of your skin, you wish me luck on the health of my car.

Oscar de la Renta Spring 2009

I was beginning to think that everyone had forgotten the notion of being "ladylike".

Oscar proved me wrong(thank you jesus).

http://www.wwd.com/fashion-season-microsite/spring-ready-to-wear-2009/review/oscar-de-la-renta-rtw-spring-2009-1770249#/slideshow/article/1770249/1770250

Here is a designer that truly knows how to dress a woman, without venturing into the terrifying realm of matronly.

I can appreciate his knowledge of a woman's body(is anyone else tired of feeling pregnant in those baby doll tops???) as well as her interest(well, most of us anyway) in maintaining that air of sophistication.

His color palette for spring is delicious, except for maybe the lime greens, but that may just be me.

Another bit: I am addicted to the shoes at Dillard's.

Hey, I'm on a budget and they always have great options for under $100.

Recently purchased a pair of black pumps that are kind of a throw back to older versions of men's dress shoes. A bit like saddle shoes, the heel and toe are patent, while the middle of the shoe is calf skin. They lace up with ribbon in the front, I call them booties :)

My boyfriend bought me these about a month ago. Appropriately entitled "Illusion" for the fade from light grey to black, I had to have these shoes when I saw them. Good thing I fell in love with them right around our anniversary. What wonderful timing ;)

Until next time----