English = weather post

[puddingcat]

I reckon that, when it hits 20^o anywhere, aircon should come on. That includes outside. Despite the storm yesterday, it's horribly hot & stuffy today - like breathing soup¹.

I'm missing my bright ginger hair. It was dry as straw, but at least it reflected the sun. *Thinks* Though actually, it would take a while to get short enough to be off my neck. Maybe cutting it all off & going peroxide blonde would be a better idea.

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vulgarcriminal and nannyo have inspired me. I'm too unpracticed to do a full install of Project Bimbo, but I'm in the mood to try Bimbo For Beginners. I've been getting into the habit of shaving my legs (gasp!) every week - though I'm still not happy with the thought of showing them in public - so I can wear long skirts to the office. My toenails are currently scarlet. What else can I add to the "technically a girl" routine?


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1: Albeit consommé, rather than farmhouse vegetable.

Comments

Re: Project girl

[tooth-fairy.livejournal.com]

Body brushing is very good for your skin and is good for circulation. It needs to be done every day though (strong strokes towards the heart). A softer brush should be used for the face and boob area.

Exfoliating is marvellous, again you'll only get the benefits if you do it regularly.

Actually, I'll add to these two. For the best skin you need to body brush daily, exfoliate twice a week and moisturise EVERY DAY (baby oil is the quickest way to do this)

Eye cream - apparently to protect and look after the more fragile skin around the eyes. It should be tapped around the eye socket line, it will then creep in. You shouldn't put any actual cream on your eyes or they can get puffy. I don't know the science behind it all but I wouldn't be without the stuff.

You can do your own facials (masks and the like)

If you can stop biting your nails then this would be good.

Re: Project girl

[puddingcat.livejournal.com]

Every day? Good grief!

I don't have a body brush, but I do have exfoliating bath mitts. Will using them twice a week and applying body lotion every morning make a visible difference? To start with; theres no way I'd keep up with everyting if I tried to do it all straight away. How long do I have to scrub away for? Is just going over everywhere once, like with a flannel in the shower, enough? Or do I need to spend longer?

Re: Project girl

[(Anonymous)]

fuck, fuck, fuck

I wrote a big reply to this and my internet crashed.

Best to do things gradually indeed.

I reckon twice weely exfoliation and moisturising daily will make your skin healthier and it will look and feel nicer.

Exfoliate firmly but not too hard, if you use a scrub use circular movement (clockwise over body), using a mitt either do this or use long stroke towards the heart. Ankle to Knee, knee to thigh, wrist to shoulder. Circular clockwise movements on abdomen, gentle on boobs. Back and bum attack at will.

About 5 minutes tops.

Another thing that is a very girl like thing to do is to get your colours done. I've never had it done myself and fancy doing it if you fancy coming along? :)

Re: Project girl

[tooth-fairy.livejournal.com]

that was me btw

Re: Project girl

[puddingcat.livejournal.com]

I'll try the exfoliating & moisturising things, then. How long should it take to have a visible difference?

Re: colours, I was definitely an autumn when I had ginger hair. I've since been told I'm a winter, but that was just in Sue's front room & so the light wasn't ideal. I'd certainly be interested. Or a personal shopper afternoon - I need a new suit for work.

Re: Project girl

[tooth-fairy.livejournal.com]

A personal shopper afternoon sounds good, I know Debenhams do them.

I may try to organise a group session for a colour consultant, split the cost round a few of us.

Re: Project girl

[(Anonymous)]

Exfoliating and moisturising. Depends how bad your skin is in the first place but you should definately notice a marked improvement after a couple of weeks.