It's no secret that pregnancy is doing a number on my face (and now my back!!) via ugly pimples. And, while my recent facial at Edemame Spa combined with bi-weekly use of Naturopathica's Pumpkin Purifying Enzyme Peel (more on this later) has made a huge difference, most morning I wake up with new red or white friends. So, I set out on a quest to find cover up that conceals and nourishes my skin. Watch the below video for my go-to concealer pencil and liquid foundation.
Urban Decay 24/7 Concealer Pencil ($19) -- in the video I'm only showing that I use it under my eyes, when in fact it's also a great tool to remove redness under my nose and mask monster pimples. A few simple dots and gentle patting is all it takes.
CARGO Liquid Foundation ($36) -- I'm done traveling with heavy foundation bottles; this my new flying companion. For us pregnant gals, it's good to know that the formula is oil-free (we have enough of that) and loaded with Vitamin C to augment skin's ability to fight unnecessary free radicals caused by UV rays.
As promised in the video, the lipstick I'm wearing is Lilac in matte creme from BITE BEAUTY ($24). Aside from containing organic fruit butters which create a creamy texture that conditions and moisturizes lips, the colors last for hours!
What can I say? I'm addicted to Herve Leger, as you may know from the amount of times I've worn various skirts and dresses in the last month, alone. (psss Follow me on Instagram for daily style pics.)
With month five right around the corner, size xxs isn't going to cut it - its going to cut my circulation! So, I popped into BCBG on 40th and 5th Avenue, which has their Herve Leger brand upstairs. Fortunately, there was a 40% off sale going on. I never pay full price; even with wacky pregnancy hormones and the desire to stay sexy, I'm not about to pay retail. Eek - retail. Watch the video and remember, pregnant or not, you need to always be your best you. Right now, that means MILF in Training ;). What, yes, I went there! Can someone get me a "MILF in Training" t-shirt?
If you believe, as I do, that maintaining your sexuality during pregnancy is essential because the alternative is a loss of intimacy, sanity and self-esteem, leave me a comment and tell me how you did it/are doing it.
I'm about to do something scary and beyond my comfort zone. You've seem me on TV, perhaps you follow me on Twitter or have seen me quoted in your favorite magazine. I love being in/working in the media, but here goes something new and epic ... sharing unedited videos about the trials of being a full time entrepreneur and a full time lab experiment (aka mom to be). The first two videos were taken last week, which was jam packed with TV shoots, new segment bookings, sample pulls, meetings, and 2013 planning.
