The Science of Pink

The thing is, I don't think there really is a science to pink. I think there's a witchcraft to it, though. I've never be huge on the hue, and yet I find it infiltrating my life. Pink makeup bag, pink tennis shoes, pink overnight bag, pink stilettos, pink blog template. Pink isn't just a color, though. It really has a character all its own. It draws people into girl-world. That is what it has done to me. Things I once made fun of, I know embrace--things like mani-pedis, skin treatments, overpriced Victoria's Secret sweatpants...the list goes on. I find myself saying things like "Tiffany blue." I have never given one second thought to Tiffany's. I still don't care about jewelry...and I'm hoping that attitude will last forever. But the color...I dig it. I wanted it on my nails today, but had to settle for a color called "Cinderella."

It would be delicate on anyone without such fat little chef-injured hands.

The thing I'm getting at is that if you let pink into your life--the attitude of pink, if you will, it can begin to take you over. I have no problem with being a girly girl. But I don't want to become a material girl. That's fo sheezy. I still buy everything on sale and think many luxuries are preposterous. But I've let this pinkness into my life and now...I'm just such a girl. Yikes.

On that note, I've got some products to recommend. They've really helped my beauty routine. Things have been hectic and I have felt tired and lazy, so I haven't made any awesome homemade treatments lately. There will be more coming. However, I have really begun taking better care of my skin. Using body scrub and body butter on a regular basis has helped massively decrease the amount of cottage-cheesiness on my body.

Appetizing...except when it forms the shape of your thighs.

I'll begin by saying that I am a huge fan of The Body Shop. It began, for me, with the company's partnership with multiple organizations that fight human trafficking. This cause is one close to my heart. A couple of years ago, the store started a petition to bring forth the issue in front of world leaders. Not only do they fight for justice in that manner, but they also use fair-traded products that are made from natural sources. Win. What gives them the triple whammy is their excellent customer rewards program. You earn points through your card as well as getting 10% off each purchase. They have great deals all the time. In any case, they carry two products that I just love:

Sweet Lemon Body Scrub

On sale now for $10 (usually $20)!

What it smells like:

Buttery, sugary, lemony heaven.

What it does: Makes ya skin feel like BUTTAH. It's great for exfoliating, softening, and even helps your legs stay smoother longer after shaving. At least, that has seemed to be the case with me. It's one of those things that make my showers feel very spa-like. It's easy to forget that we've got tons of dead skin cells on us at any given time. Exfoliation helps clear away that pointless epidermal debris so your skin can be soft and have that excellent glow we're all looking for.

Next, up: Strawberry Body Butter

What it smells like: 

(That's Strawberry Shortcake for you uneducated ones out there)

What it does: Few of us realize how dry our skin is. When you see someone not aging well skin-wise (i.e. with papery, wrinkly, or leathery texture), it's usually because they didn't make a daily habit of moisturizing. It's extremely important to keep your skin hydrated. Not only does well-hydrated skin reduce the appearance of cellulite (therefore appearing firmer and somehow more toned), it feels glorious and will stay in better condition over time than dry, parched, "ashy" skin. This body butter is perfect for a rich slathering of moisture. It's a fantastic follow-up to a potentially skin-dehydrating act like swimming or bathing.

I have one more product to recommend. This one I just randomly bought on a whim whilst picking up some underoos. It's a Victoria's Secret in-store product--one of those little items placed near the register. It's called Brightening Cream. It's got caffeine in it and a delightful hint of fragrance. You use it to perk up a tired looking face. It also seems to function as a primer. It's only like $12 and I just love it. I don't know why I haven't heard of it. I can't even find a picture or anything online. But it is fantastic.

In other news, made an awesome recipe. It's easy-peasy and cooks in a crock pot. Tom said it was the best thing I've made for him yet (although I have heard that many times. haha)

All you need:

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts

Small Jar of Basil Pesto

Garlic Powder

Black Pepper

One Yellow Onion, Diced

Chicken Broth

1/2 Packet Ranch Dressing Mix

Box of Penne Pasta

Grated Parmesan

Chicken in the bottom. Pesto slathered over. Broth poured in. Spices added. Onion added. Cook on high. Boil pasta. Place across top of crockpot. Cover in parmesan. Continue to let cook for about 5-6 hours. EAT IT. Brag. The end.

Pictured above: NOT my hand.

And...you're welcome. Pair it with Legally Blonde and embrace your pink side.