Summer Sandal Season Means Smooth, Soft Feet: Try This In the Shower

We have written here several times before about the calluses under our feet. We usually go to extremes by investing in one of those almost dangerous callus razors. You can pick one up for about $10. This beauty foot device actually shaves away dead skin. These razors come with replaceable double-edged blades.

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But callus razors take some practice. We're not kidding. If you push too hard on the razor device, you can slice off a bit too much skin, and end up with bloody feet.

There's got to be another method. And we have stumbled on to it. No pain, either---just a weird-massage-like feeling. And you do this in the shower.

It costs $45, but if this brushing-gizmo can do what it claims....and deliver smooth, soft, callus-free feet, then we're in!

It's called the FootMate.

1. You place the suction cups (found underneath device) and stick them to the bottom of your shower or bathtub.
2. Then you apply the FootMate liquid soap that comes with the gizmo all over your feet. You could also use your own favorite body wash. 
3.Now rub your feet back + forth over the FootMate bristles.  

You get a nice soapy massage with the benefits of good circulation + excellent exfoliation.
Check out the demo we found at Joyus.com.

We want a FootMate NOW! We are tired of using a callus shaver for our Hobbit feet.

How about you, mate?

Would you invest $45 for a FootMate that gives you smooth, soft feet for the summer sandal season?

JustNatural: Organic Skin Care Inspired By Nature

Think about it.

The "purest plant oils, butters, botanical extracts and essentials from the best that nature has to offer."

Wouldn't you prefer these organic ingredients in your skin + hair care products?

Then JustNatural is an excellent beauty line to consider. We were lucky enough to receive 4 JustNatural items to try recently. And we must admit---these skin + hair care creams and serums appear to be just as effective and elegant as the big store brands.

As women, there is a lot of pressure to be beautiful with healthy, perfect, youthful skin + hair. So we rush out to buy whatever is hot in the beauty market with most of us not really knowing what chemicals + funky preservatives also share the ingredient list of these expensive products.

With JustNatural, you understand EXACTLY what you are getting in the company's extensive line of shampoos, soaps, anti-aging creams, scrubs, polishes, bath therapies and even skin care products for children.

It's rather simple for the JustNatural company philosophy:
Natural + Organic. Made in the USA. Vegan. Cruelty-Free. Chemical-Free. No GMO's. Paraben-Free. Alcohol-Free. Chemical-Free and Sulfate-Free.

And check out some of the 250 ingredients the company uses to create these wonderful skin care + hair care items:
Neem Oil. Hibiscus Flower Extract. Tucuma Butter. Argan Oil. Comfrey Root Extract. Etc.

Our favorite JustNatural product is the Anti-Aging Night Facial Cream ($56.99).

This is a lovely, light cream that feels  silky + nourishing. Plus it's packed with fine ingredients like Aloe Vera Leaf Gel, Geranium Rose Floral Water, Evening Primrose Oil, Grapeseed Extract, Borage Oil, Mango Fruit Extract, Shea Butter, Orange Blossom Floral Water, Jojoba Oil, Vegetable Emulsifier, Glycerin, Essential Oils of Carrot Seed, Myrrh, Vitamin E..

LOVE this cream. You wake up to skin that glows and is super smooth to touch.

We also received a fab Turbinado Brown Sugar Body Scrub ($27.99). Generous size! And this scrub is a winner---a terrific exfoliator that leaves the body invigorated and soft-to-the-touch. Made from freshly-cut sugar cane and enriched with apricot kernel oil, shea butter, grapefruit extract, to name a few. Smells so yummy!

 We are running out of beauty space here to brag about JustNaturalSkinCare.com, but we also tried the company's  Proteins & Vitamins Hair Treatment ($49.99) and their Anti-Aging Renewal Serum ($37.99).

These skin  and hair care products are all FRESH, smell amazingly delicious and inspired by nature.

We think JustNatural is a must-try. Your skin can tell the difference.

Andy Cohen Presses RHOC Tamra Barney About Her Changing Face

If you watch a lot of the Real Housewives reality TV, then you notice when one of the gals has tinkered with her face, hair, body, and even her makeup.

Today we are looking at Tamra Barney, one of the original cast members of the "Real Housewives of Orange County," the first housewives show that hit the BRAVO marketplace.

Tamra Barney is quite the "little pistol." And yes, she can be sinister + vindictive, as we've been seeing this season on RHOC.

We've noticed this time around, that Tamra's face looks very taut with smaller eyes. As pretty as she is, Tamra looks hard.

And folks are wondering, "What did Tamra do to her face?!" It's all over Twitter and other social media outlets.

On Monday night, Tamra was a guest on Andy Cohen's "Watch What Happens Live" show on BRAVO.

And playful Andy got Tamra in the HOT seat when he read aloud the top question of the night about the blonde reality star:

"What has Tamra Barney done to her face? Eyelift? Facelift? Her legs look great though."

Host Andy then put on the heat, adding....."Have you done something to your face?"

Tamra answered---"Nothing. Zero.".

Andy came back at Tamra suggesting she might have been having cosmetic injections, giving her very high cheekbones.. "I feel like I'm looking at some fillers," Andy said.

Tamra coyly told Andy to 'feel' her face for fillers. He did not.

But Andy did keep pursuing his line of beauty questions for Tamra.

"You have some stuff in your cheek, new stuff in your cheek. No?" Andy pushed.

Tamra finally admitted with a smirk...."Maybe just a little bit."

Take a look here at Tamra's face on Hulu.

We are no expert, but we don't think that fillers would make someone's face look so hard or the eye so small. Then did she have plastic surgery? Who knows.

To learn all about fillers, check out this excellent website---RealSelf.

What do you think?

Has Tamra Barney done anything to her face cosmetically?

Celebs Drinking Clay To Stay Skinny: Use Clay Mask Instead

Drinking clay to stay SKINNY?

We heard actress Shailene Woodley talking about that a few weeks ago. And today's British publication Daily Mail Online has a post about the latest diet fad.

Ingesting clay?

We were dumb-founded, indeed.  But apparently, it is a real thing, as long as the clay is from a company that is offering "certified clay for human consumption."

Longtime model Elle Macpherson is said to be a proud clay drinker, too. And Zoe Kravitz, also.

The clay consumption process appears to be simple:

Clay in your cup. Mix with water. Drink.

Why clay?

We know it makes for a super skin care mask as it draws out impurities and revs up circulation.

Clay is also loaded with magnesium, and that in itself, flushes out the toxins + heavy metals from the body. Well then---why not just take a magnesium powdered supplement?

We are not sure. But we do know that pregnant women are advised to stay away from clay-ingesting drinks. Bentonite clay appears to be a favorite clay for human consumption. We do know this clay is also wonderful as a facial mask. It is a deep pore cleanser---gets rid of dirt, grease, acne + any other bacteria on the face, delivering a healthy pink glow + clearness to the complexion.

Read this page about drinking clay. At least become educated about what you put into your body.

Before you start investing in clay drinks, PLEASE do your homework. Ask your dermatologist about it. Play SAFE, girls + boys.

We would rather wear it as a clay facial mask than drink it as a yucky, clay cocktail.

Would you drink clay to get skinny?

Lilly Ghalici Fired From "Shahs" But Still In Style: Her Dress Less Than $60!

Lilly Ghalici.

We are surely going to miss the so-called "Persian Barbie" since word has it from the Bravo TV network, that the glamorous reality star has NOT been invited back for another season.

We are fans of the Bravo hit "Shahs of Sunset."

Lilly Ghalici certainly has a HUGE fan base. So----why wasn't this star invited back for the new season?

The network isn't talking, but word has it that Lilly was BORING....that she was merely, "all about the pretty," but added little to the reality show based in L.A..

We beg to differ. It was FUN watching Lilly with her miles of jet black hair extensions + super long, stacked eyelashes. Not fair.

But don't worry about Lilly.

She's a savvy businesswoman and has recently launched her own YouTube channel called GhaliciTV--Glam Secrets.

Women around the globe LOVE Lilly's glamorous lifestyle + fashion. Because of her super slim, proportioned body, she wears clothing beautifully

We found these pics on Lilly's personal blog. There, she talks about the lbd she bought for LESS than $60 to wear.

It's a black bandage dress called the Sophia dress. Check it out here. It comes in S. M. L..

You never know. Lilly Ghalici could have her own reality show soon. We'll be watching.

Model Miranda Kerr Can Plank For 10 Minutes! Great For Flat Belly!

Miranda Kerr.

Yes, she's an amazing model. But the 31-year-old beauty really blew us away when we read this today:

"I like to exercise every day but I mix it up," Miranda tells Body & Soul magazine. "I may even put some music on and let Flynn dance around while I hold the plank position for 10 minutes to strengthen my core."

10 minutes?!

Incredible. We are older than Miranda, but sigh, we can only hold the plank position for about a minute or so....That's why this model has such an enviable FLAT belly.

So, let's look at the plank position once more.

If you want to tone up that tummy, along with the other flab above and below it, then you need to plank, because this yoga position zeroes in on the entire midsection. Add some regular push-ups in your routine, and together, you will also firm up your arms. So this is key for women, especially when we all hate the dingle-dangle under the arms.

How To Do It:

1. Begin on your hands and knees, with hands directly under shoulders, keep knees under hips. 2. Move feet back until the legs are straight and you’re balancing on your toes, feet together. 3. Keep the shoulders pulled back and down, with arms straight. 4. Don't let belly sag--contract muscles. This is the Plank Pose.

Hold for 30 seconds, 3 times, with a 30-second rest in between. As you get stronger, hold the plank position for 1 minute, 3 times, with the 30-second rest in between.

Give the plank pose a chance. You WILL see results.

There are 2 ways to PLANK. Neither position is easy.

Cellulite: Even Actress Sharon Stone Has Some And Doesn't Care

Cellulite, bikinis + hot summer days.

Somehow, all 3 seem to go together. And yes-- even famous celebrities have cellulite. Most stars don't admit to owning dimpled thighs + butts, but there are a few honest ladies who lay it all out there:

Sharon Stone at age 56 says she has cellulite and reality star Kim Kardashian already revealed she had some cottage cheese problem areas a long time ago.

5 years ago, to be exact. Kim posed in a bikini without photoshopping in 2009and said this:

"I love my body the way it is," Kim told Life & Style magazine. "I'm not perfect. I have cellulite, so what ... I chose to do the shoot because I am so sick of people giving me a hard time for those photos that came out in Complex. I wanted to say, 'This is me, take it or leave it."

And Sharon Stone just told E! News this about the common skin condition that affects most women
of all ages, body types and races:

"I haven't worked out in a couple of months because I just don't feel like it," Sharon admits.

"But now I'm going on vacation and I know what they're going to do--[magazines] are going to put a circle around my a** and do one of those crazy magnified pictures saying, "What happened to her a**? It's a bag of cheese."

There is NO way to get rid of cellulite permanently, but its progress can be halted with exercise, creams, lotions, and dry-brushing the problem areas.

Meantime.....most of us have a little cellulite and so what?!

For some of the BEST cellulite treatments on the market, check out the cellulite pioneer--expert Anushka. Here is her website.