Shopping Scandal

One of the most quintessentially feminine things you can wear is a pair of high heeled shoes! Say what you want, but high heels are attractive. Not only do they make your legs look proportionally longer, but they make your posture change, accentuating the curve of your back and make you look learner...as well as change the way you walk to a sexier one. When I was growing up, my parents didn't let me wear them until I was 16! And the reason is because they viewed these shoes as transitioning me from a child to a young woman. My ex-husband had me wear flat shoes so I looked less attractive (that's part of why he's my ex now :D ).  Even men that prefer a more earthy and natural look will feel the primal beauty of high heels. Women will judge other women to be more attractive when they're wearing high heels. The attractiveness of high heels has been shown in scientific studies...confirming what many of us already know without the research. The most important reason

Using sunscreen and moisturizing your skin are the most important steps in keeping a healthy skin that looks beautiful and young. Check out my post about Consumer Reports best sunscreen products! For many years, I worked long hours (many times over 12 hours a day!) and had irregular working hours. One day I looked in the mirror and I noticed that my skin was taking a toll for all that abuse. My skin was dry and lines started showing at the frown area. I tried several drugstore products that gave me partial results and left me unsatisfied.I didn't really look any better after a few minutes. I needed something "industrial strength"! Yes, that's a figure of speech, but that's how I felt.  I should have made it a habit earlier, in my early 20s, but late is better than never! Then one day I ran into Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion and, though I was skeptical of the name, I had heard good things about Clinique, so I tried it at the counter...

Have you noticed how babies and children have very smooth, translucent, moist skin? As we age and accumulate sun damage on our skin, we not only develop lines and wrinkles, but we also get dark blotches and loose the translucency of the skin...that alabaster look of young skin. Sun exposure and hormonal changes - both during pregnancy and menopause or  with the use of oral contraceptives, all conjure to speed up the aging process and look. Retinol, a form of vitamin A, has long been known and used to make your skin more youthful and beautiful and a favorite of skin doctors. Retinol and its prescription form called tretinoin increase the turnover of cells, letting new cells replace older ones. It also increases the production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid by your skin. All of this results in an increase in elasticity of you skin, less wrinkles and a naturally moisturized skin....hence the more youthful look. Retinol has been in my beauty bag for years and I saw my wor

So...what is Alexa? And what is Echo Dot?                                                   Echo and Echo Dot are electronic personal assistants that work with voice commands using software called Alexa. They're like robots - artificial intelligence little wonders - without any clunky legs! You can ask them to do things for you, like play music, sing, control your home lights, control your heating system or air conditioner, garage doors, sprinklers and locks. They can also control your TV, make phone calls, do math calculations, scan maps, estimate distances, check the weather and traffic, and scan the internet to find answers to almost any question you have. They can also keep lists of things to do, shopping lists and and send it all to your phone. And it can order things online for you when you tell it to. They can even tell jokes and engage in conversations! Echo and Echo Dot use Bluetooth and Wifi technology to do their tasks.  Therefore whatever you want to control mu

Let me tell you about my collection of immortal Clarks shoes. I have more than a dozen pairs of these shoes that refuse to leave my house (and I'm happy about it!).  They seem to never age, never break and never die. From the beginning I was amazed about how soft they were inside, like a glove on my foot...no tough seams hurting my feet. That's very important for me because I often get blisters on my feet from protruding seams or sharp borders. These shoes were soft and nice to my feet from day one...And the older they got, the softer and more comfortable they got. I have this 11-year-old pair of  leather clogs. They're a bit wrinkly (I haven't treated them well!) but still in good shape. I'm not a person that sits down to polish shoes or put any kind of leather protection on them, so I'm surprised they last so long and in such good shape. I clean them, but that's it. They' been through mud, sand, hot asphalt, snow and of course, water, ..since I so

Here's a video for you to see...  I've seen what people talk about these days...Most people are happy and excited (including me!) about the eclipse, but some fear terrible disasters or prophecies to happen. So..if you're concerned, you're not alone, but there's really such a low ( I mean uber-low!)  probability that it's a shame so many are missing out of the wonder of the eclipse. Don't worry...really :)   Don't worry and get in party mood! :D Wherever you are in the United States, you will either see a total eclipse or a partial one. Get certified sunglasses ( see my post about which are the brands that the American Astronomical Society recommends! ) and go see it...it's a unique experience. It will be visible in the UNited Kingdom, Caribbean and many other places, but it will be much less impressive. For example, the UK will only see 4% of the sun eclipsed by the Moon. I am not lucky enough to be in the path of totality

Buying a backpack is not just about style and looks, it's also about the health of your kid's back health and his or her needs. From what I noticed , there are a few popular brandnames of backpacks ..so I have included those in the links below. Here are a few useful tips! Teen Vogue, Forbes and a few other magazines I checked out tend to coincide often and mention a few most frequently (Jannsport, SwissGear, Kipling Northface, Everest, Patagonia). 1. Before your child uses it, fill the backpack with what the child must carry to school and make sure it's no more than 15% of the weight of the child. 2. Choose a style that has 2 wide, contoured shoulder straps, as these distribute the weight evenly over the back. Adjust the straps to make the bottom of the backpack rest over the lower back, not too far below the waistline. 3. If your child comes back from school at dusk, choose a backpack that has reflective parts or attach reflective material to it. 4. Think of ever

 It's that time of the year again...The fall is near and kids are going back to school.  If you're stressed out about all you have to do to get the kids ready....get inspired by the calmer weekdays that you will have...with time to relax, sip your coffee and have a less chaotic day. Yes, kids are the light of our lives, but we sure miss time with ourselves sometimes!   It's not easy to handle the mornings, particularly if you have many kids but here are some tips I've lived to keep the stress level low in the mornings! It's the way to do things for me since I myself was a kid! 1. Keep a schedule.       You may need to wake up a little earlier once classes begin, so it is better to go to bed a bit earlier. It may be difficult at first, so start a few days before classes start. That will give your sleep cycle to adjust.      Keeping a schedule helps you and the kids stay rested, fresh and ready for school and work and also makes it easier when the kids know

Ahhhh summer....lovely and cheery! And sunny! And because it's sunny and lovely we go out to the beach, do more sports and stay outside longer. Hence the need for a good sunscreen. It's also a chance to learn that the sun is there even in the cold days of winter, in the light reflected by snow and that sunscreens should be a part of our beauty and health routines all year long! The question is...what is a good sunscreen? Consumer Reports just published the ratings for the best sunscreens are and I'm giving you a list of the top 7 sunscreens below! It is no news that excessive exposure to sunlight is a double-edged sword.  While we need it to keep our circadian rhythms (that which tells you it's time to sleep and time to wake up) and vitamin D, it definitely is a risk factor for skin cancers of all types including the aggressive melanoma. It also promotes the development of ugly looking solar keratosis and skin dark spots and speeds up skin aging. Remember that

It's summer...it's time to make a splash! I've read a lot of articles about how to choose the best swimsuit for your body recently, as I was looking for one for myself. In the end, I bought one that theoretically is not the best for me, but I love it and I feel so happy in it that I don't care what the articles say! And that's the most important thing about choosing a swimsuit: feel wonderful in it! But there's something important for everybody: do buy 1 size smaller than you think you'ld need. Swimsuits tend to stretch after they get wet once! This is true for the atheletes, the curvy ones and the plus size ladies. The swimsuit that fit you perfectly the first time, may be too big next day at the beach. Here are 7 tips for choosing the right swimsuit for your body: 1. High cut and high waist will make your legs look longer. 2. Long vertical lines to make you look slimmer, particularly if the print has alternating dark and light lines. 3. Skirted s

It's summer..it's hot...and you have a date tonight! What to wear? Unless you know that you're going to a formal cocktail or a symphonic orchestra concert, or you're going to meet the Ambassador of some country, you need something casual, beautiful, relaxed, oh so feminine.. aaaand flattering!  Those are the clothes that will set the mood for conversation and getting closer if it's right! Slip dresses are perfect for a night casual look. You can compliment it with a linen long blouse or cardigan over it, pumps and accessories to match. A single color for the clothes, shoes and accessories is the classy way to go. Lighter colors, particularly white, will keep you cool on a summer night...but who doesn't love a black dress?! Longer dresses are more romantic and elegant, and shorter is sassier...that's your decision! Men will love red, but it may be too forward if it's your first date...but, hey...who's counting?! More colorful looks are great too,

I think you will love these! They're casual, comfortable and sexy at the same time and they are "in"! Informal, happy, airy, girly and gorgeous...just what we want ! Heels have a greater reputation for sexiness than flat shoes, but I think these are the exception! Besides, when you're comfortable and relaxed, you are sexier! Feing more comfortable, you will remain in a better mood and more active throughout the day. The fact that your skin and nails are exposed to the air is another health advantage, because you are less likely to get nail fungus! Flat is natural, so you can expect these shoes to be kinder to your back, knees, hips and legs. But hey! no need to focus on health...these flats are just plain gorgeous! I've included here some gladiator sandals...also known as Roman sandals...which are a latest fashion  trend but not the only one! Beaded, frilly, golden, leather, synthetic, leather, suede, colorful, solid color...some more dressy than others ...t

Brallelujah!! That's the name of the bra by Spanx! Finding a bra that fits and doesn't make bumps and lumps is hard to find. Whether we want a natural look or give it a little spark with lifting, soft pillow or other means, Spanx knows this and has a bra to fit you and produce the look that you want. It's awesome, sexy, comfortable and adjusts to your body because it has ultra soft stretch microfiber materal. It smooths lumps and bumps for a perfect look. So much so that Spanx is featured in Elle magazine! Click on the link to see the Brallelujah Bra and other styles by Spanx.

                                                          Look what I've found !  These Bohemian style summer dresses are gorgeous and they're under 20 dollars! This is that sexy boho or boho chic style you've heard about! This is one of the retro styles of the 60s and 70s that is back in fashion! That's why it's a best seller at Amazon! Famous for free, flowy fabrics, they combine intricate ethnic prints and comfortable design for a feminine free-spirited feel that's in touch with nature. They're ideal for a casual feel for a party, going out with friends, going shopping or just feeling sexy at home. The links above will take you to the same page where you will see all the many colors and prints available.

Please, first of all, let me welcome to the Shopping Scandal Blog!  And let me introduce you to the idea behind this blog...  Why "Shopping Scandal" as a name? Because I'm going to let you know about scandalously great items! In this blog, I will share with you information about and links to high-quality fashion and home items found around the web: shoes, clothes, jewelry, fragrances and beauty products for men and women! Everything to give you that "chic", sexy and classy image we all want!  I will be scouring the fashion magazines like Elle, Vogue, InStyle, Harper's Bazaar, Cosmopolitan and others to bring you the latest in fashion trends.. But wait..fashion is not everything! Expect posts about electronics, games, home decor, lifestyle, vacation spots and everything for a great lifestyle. Special offers and discounts will also be an area of focus! If you can have the look for less...why spend more? :) I will seek to post only scandalously aw