I recently had my eyelashes extended and I love them. My husband (the one who hates everything that is "not-so-natural") loves them too. Take a look at the before and after pictures:
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Keeping it sexy...
Sabrina
Suburban Mom
Friday, April 26, 2013
My New Lashes!!!
In one of my earlier blogs, I wrote about eyelash extensions and I shared that I am on the path of physical self improvement. I want to look fabulous all day, every day. I am very open to doing whatever I need/want to do to make this happen. So, in addition to working out more regularly and eating healthier, I am indulging in non-surgical (at least for now) enhancements.
I recently had my eyelashes extended and I love them. My husband (the one who hates everything that is "not-so-natural") loves them too. Take a look at the before and after pictures:
What do you think?
Keeping it sexy...
Sabrina
Suburban Mom
I recently had my eyelashes extended and I love them. My husband (the one who hates everything that is "not-so-natural") loves them too. Take a look at the before and after pictures:
Keeping it sexy...
Sabrina
Suburban Mom
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Do You Have MomJo?
Recently, I watched a reality show that I view every now and then, Guiliana & Bill. Guiliana was spending time with her infant son and her mother. They talked about motherhood and how she is open to what will come with her journey.
During their conversation, she touched on the importance of maintaining her MomJo. Her MomJo? I immediately connected with her. For many of us, once we become moms, we lose ourselves. We get so wrapped up in our children, understandably, and give them 150%. There isn't anything remaining for us. We grow accustom to depriving ourselves of many things, whether it be entertainment or simple indulgences such as spa retreats, date night with the hubby or girls night out. Although they may be simple, they are crucial to our sanity.
Having MomJo is being a phenomenal mother, yet still being a sexy woman. Although the role of mom is probably the most important one you will assume, you can still look fabulous for yourself and your significant other. You can still engage in the activities that make you whole, those that make you happy. The point is that we are all leading very hectic lives, however, the key is to maintain a sense of self and not completely comprise it.
Guiliana understands the importance of maintaining her MomJo and so should you!
As a mom of 2 who has been married for 18 years, lost her MomJo along the way and has worked hard to regain it, I share these words of wisdom.
Keep it sexy!
Sabrina
Suburban Mom
During their conversation, she touched on the importance of maintaining her MomJo. Her MomJo? I immediately connected with her. For many of us, once we become moms, we lose ourselves. We get so wrapped up in our children, understandably, and give them 150%. There isn't anything remaining for us. We grow accustom to depriving ourselves of many things, whether it be entertainment or simple indulgences such as spa retreats, date night with the hubby or girls night out. Although they may be simple, they are crucial to our sanity.
Having MomJo is being a phenomenal mother, yet still being a sexy woman. Although the role of mom is probably the most important one you will assume, you can still look fabulous for yourself and your significant other. You can still engage in the activities that make you whole, those that make you happy. The point is that we are all leading very hectic lives, however, the key is to maintain a sense of self and not completely comprise it.
Guiliana understands the importance of maintaining her MomJo and so should you!
As a mom of 2 who has been married for 18 years, lost her MomJo along the way and has worked hard to regain it, I share these words of wisdom.
Keep it sexy!
Sabrina
Suburban Mom
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
He Loves You but He Doesn't Lust After You
Do you ever find yourself questioning whether or not your husband still wants you? In the early stages of your marriage, I am sure that your love making sessions were hot and heavy. Experimentation and exploration of each other led to intense, pleasurable moments. Right? Even if his sexual appetite was greater than yours, you probably felt really good to be wanted. He ensured that he showed you how badly you were desired. You felt sexy. But things have changed over the last few years. Intimacy is limited, love making is less intense and infrequent, and sex is just that, sex. So, what happened? Life...
Life got serious. You created your path and worked hard for the marriage, the 2.5 children, the house in the suburbs. After careers, children, mortgages, car payments, tuition, etc., everyone has to grow up. We all change once responsibilities increase and challenges arise. Unfortunately, it changes who we are and who we become. As women, we change physically and emotionally. In many cases, it is not an improvement. Men watch intently for the change, as they are often told that this occurs within women after marriage and childbirth. Don't satisfy this anticipation.
If you realize the love making (if it exists) just isn't the same, do something about it. Don't give up so easily. Don't succumb to the thought of "I am his wife and the mother of his children and he should accept me for who I am". That is bullshit. Yes, he knows this but he still wants the maternal woman to take care of him and his kids, and I hate to say it, he wants the whore in the bedroom. Face it, that's just the way it is.
Yes, it is acknowledging that men are physical and visual. You know that your appearance is crucial to keeping his attention. Didn't you look beautiful when you first met? Didn't you ensure that each time you went on a date you looked fabulous to make him want you? It is still important if you want to keep him.
Can you honestly look in the mirror and say that you always look your best and feel secure that your man thinks you look wonderful? If you are hesitant in responding positively, then imagine what he is thinking and feeling. Stop wearing sweats everywhere you go. Apply a little makeup to polish your look. Lose the excessive weight to look your best, to be healthy and to increase your stamina. He will notice. He may also begin to show you, again, that he is interested in being with you intimately.
Keep in mind that you are competing with the women he spends time with at the office, the women he meets when he is traveling for business, the women he sees every morning when he purchases his coffee. Regardless of what is going on in their lives, if they are on their way to work, they probably look darn good. They are putting their best foot forward. This is what he sees every single day during the week. This is who you are competing with for his attention.
Many women believe they will forever be bonded to their men emotionally and physically because they have children and they have built a life together. The reality is that people change and often men want the family life, but they also want a hot wife who stimulates them. You were able to do it once and you can do it again.
As a woman who has been happily married for 18 years, rears two children, manages a household and runs a business, I believe I have earned the right to provide you with a little advice. Always look your best to feel your best. When you feel your best, you do your best. Make a concerted effort to be fabulous every day. When he witnesses the change in you, he will return. He will want you. He will lust after you.
To your mommy reinvention,
Sabrina
Suburban Mom
Life got serious. You created your path and worked hard for the marriage, the 2.5 children, the house in the suburbs. After careers, children, mortgages, car payments, tuition, etc., everyone has to grow up. We all change once responsibilities increase and challenges arise. Unfortunately, it changes who we are and who we become. As women, we change physically and emotionally. In many cases, it is not an improvement. Men watch intently for the change, as they are often told that this occurs within women after marriage and childbirth. Don't satisfy this anticipation.
If you realize the love making (if it exists) just isn't the same, do something about it. Don't give up so easily. Don't succumb to the thought of "I am his wife and the mother of his children and he should accept me for who I am". That is bullshit. Yes, he knows this but he still wants the maternal woman to take care of him and his kids, and I hate to say it, he wants the whore in the bedroom. Face it, that's just the way it is.
Yes, it is acknowledging that men are physical and visual. You know that your appearance is crucial to keeping his attention. Didn't you look beautiful when you first met? Didn't you ensure that each time you went on a date you looked fabulous to make him want you? It is still important if you want to keep him.
Can you honestly look in the mirror and say that you always look your best and feel secure that your man thinks you look wonderful? If you are hesitant in responding positively, then imagine what he is thinking and feeling. Stop wearing sweats everywhere you go. Apply a little makeup to polish your look. Lose the excessive weight to look your best, to be healthy and to increase your stamina. He will notice. He may also begin to show you, again, that he is interested in being with you intimately.
Keep in mind that you are competing with the women he spends time with at the office, the women he meets when he is traveling for business, the women he sees every morning when he purchases his coffee. Regardless of what is going on in their lives, if they are on their way to work, they probably look darn good. They are putting their best foot forward. This is what he sees every single day during the week. This is who you are competing with for his attention.
Many women believe they will forever be bonded to their men emotionally and physically because they have children and they have built a life together. The reality is that people change and often men want the family life, but they also want a hot wife who stimulates them. You were able to do it once and you can do it again.
As a woman who has been happily married for 18 years, rears two children, manages a household and runs a business, I believe I have earned the right to provide you with a little advice. Always look your best to feel your best. When you feel your best, you do your best. Make a concerted effort to be fabulous every day. When he witnesses the change in you, he will return. He will want you. He will lust after you.
To your mommy reinvention,
Sabrina
Suburban Mom
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Big News for Fashion Fair Cosmetics
For years, I haven't heard anything about Fashion Fair Cosmetics. Then, one day I was perusing the cosmetics department at Lord & Taylor and came across the dedicated counter space for -- you guessed it -- Fashion Fair. But, I was extremely disappointed. The promotional display was junkie and outdated. It seemed as though it had not been tended to in a long time. I didn't dare touch anything.
Fast forward to this year, the prestige brand (owned by Johnson Publishing), partnered with celebrity makeup artist and author Sam Fine, to create a new color collection. The collection, named Sam Fine Fashion Fair Supreme Color Collection, is introduced at the time when the brand reaches a milestone of 40 years. It will feature sleek packaging with eight lip colors, a lip gloss and two eye-color quads.
I will definitely visit the stores to try this collection. Let's see if they can win me back after -- 20 years -- YIKES!
I'll keep you posted...
To your mommy reinvention,
Sabrina
Suburban Mommy
Source of photographs and content: Huffington Post
Friday, March 22, 2013
Ever Heard of The Beauty Blender
I recently came across this unique product that provides a better way to apply makeup. Its egg shape eliminates hard edges, thereby avoiding lines in your makeup. The Beauty Blender is the ultimate makeup sponge applicator that leaves you with a professional finish and flawless complexion.
The Beauty Blender can be found at Sephora and is priced between $19.95 - $39.95, depending on whether or not you purchase it on its own or with a cleanser.
Check it out and let me know if you think it's better than your fingers or a triangular sponge!
To your mommy reinvention,
Sabrina
Suburban Mommy
The Beauty Blender can be found at Sephora and is priced between $19.95 - $39.95, depending on whether or not you purchase it on its own or with a cleanser.
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| Beauty Blender |
Check it out and let me know if you think it's better than your fingers or a triangular sponge!
To your mommy reinvention,
Sabrina
Suburban Mommy
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Unbelievable Inexpensive Fashion & Beauty Quick Fixes
Recently, I did something I usually do not do throughout the day -- watched Rachael Ray. It is not that I do not like Rachael Ray's show or that I do not admire her talent or all that she has done professionally. Instead, it is because there are just too many things I can tackle to make the most of my time while the kids are at school and the hubby is at work.
Anyway, on this particular day, Rachael Ray's guest was Zanna Roberts Rassi, Senior Fashion Editor at Marie Claire. She shared great, usable tips and I thought it would be great to share them with you.
Need a little help being discrete with "the girls"
Use toupee tape as double sided tape for concealing the boobies. It is stronger and cheaper than high bond double sided tape for clothing. Think about J. Lo in the fabulous and daring green Y2000 silk chiffon Versace dress. I am sure she used this product at that time!
Get the sexy back in your walk
If your shoes are constantly slipping off and your sexy walk is being affected, use pantiliners in the interior base of your shoes to avoid the issue.
Not ready to resort to Botox® to prevent sweaty armpits
Use pantiliners to absorb sweat from your armpits. They will guard your clothing against perspiration and permanent stains.
Out and about and need to correct the shine on your makeup
Use disposable toilet seat covers. That's right...they serve as great facial blotters to eliminate the shine.
Not enough loops
If you have issues with your favorite belt because there aren't enough loops for it to neatly lay on the side, use clear hair rubber bands to extend the loops. It actually works!
I hope you can use some of these tips!
To your mommy reinvention,
Sabrina
Suburban Mommy
® mark owned by Allergan, Inc.
Anyway, on this particular day, Rachael Ray's guest was Zanna Roberts Rassi, Senior Fashion Editor at Marie Claire. She shared great, usable tips and I thought it would be great to share them with you.
Need a little help being discrete with "the girls"
Use toupee tape as double sided tape for concealing the boobies. It is stronger and cheaper than high bond double sided tape for clothing. Think about J. Lo in the fabulous and daring green Y2000 silk chiffon Versace dress. I am sure she used this product at that time!
Get the sexy back in your walk
If your shoes are constantly slipping off and your sexy walk is being affected, use pantiliners in the interior base of your shoes to avoid the issue.
Not ready to resort to Botox® to prevent sweaty armpits
Use pantiliners to absorb sweat from your armpits. They will guard your clothing against perspiration and permanent stains.
Out and about and need to correct the shine on your makeup
Use disposable toilet seat covers. That's right...they serve as great facial blotters to eliminate the shine.
Not enough loops
If you have issues with your favorite belt because there aren't enough loops for it to neatly lay on the side, use clear hair rubber bands to extend the loops. It actually works!
I hope you can use some of these tips!
To your mommy reinvention,
Sabrina
Suburban Mommy
® mark owned by Allergan, Inc.
Friday, March 1, 2013
Surprisingly Simple Moisturizing Tips
How many times have you taken a shower and skipped the moisturizing step because of a lack of time? Well, there isn't a need to do this any more. You can stop neglecting your skin and only add a few minutes a day to your regimen.
Our bodies inherently have essential oils that keep our skin healthy and hydrated. As we age, our bodies' ability to naturally produce these oils diminishes. This is the reason moisturizers are so important. They provide hydration for the skin which prevents premature wrinkles. Premature wrinkles? These words alone are enough for me to moisturize about 5 times a day!
My goal is to look as young as I can for as long as I can. I moisturize while I am in the shower, immediately out of the shower and throughout the day. It is important to keep my skin smooth, hydrated, supple and healthy. I was actually taught my daily regimen by my mother. To her, maintaining supple skin was considered good hygiene. If dry, ashy, cracked skin was apparent, she believed that I was not taking good care of my body. This has remained with me throughout my life.
I conducted a little research on ways moms with little time can take better care of themselves. Here are a few tips:
That is it -- quick and simple.
I hope this blog is helpful!
To your mommy reinvention,
Sabrina
Suburban Mommy
Our bodies inherently have essential oils that keep our skin healthy and hydrated. As we age, our bodies' ability to naturally produce these oils diminishes. This is the reason moisturizers are so important. They provide hydration for the skin which prevents premature wrinkles. Premature wrinkles? These words alone are enough for me to moisturize about 5 times a day!
My goal is to look as young as I can for as long as I can. I moisturize while I am in the shower, immediately out of the shower and throughout the day. It is important to keep my skin smooth, hydrated, supple and healthy. I was actually taught my daily regimen by my mother. To her, maintaining supple skin was considered good hygiene. If dry, ashy, cracked skin was apparent, she believed that I was not taking good care of my body. This has remained with me throughout my life.
I conducted a little research on ways moms with little time can take better care of themselves. Here are a few tips:
- Brew green tea and mix a few drops with your moisturizer. It has antioxidants which helps the skin appear youthful and fresh.
- Add olive oil or coconut oil to your lotion for added moisture.
- Immediately after your shower, while your skin is still wet, apply baby oil. Then pat dry.
That is it -- quick and simple.
I hope this blog is helpful!
To your mommy reinvention,
Sabrina
Suburban Mommy
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