Looking Natural…

This is my first post in a new category of N.A.P (Not about parenting) which ironically spells nap which is exactly what I would do if I didn’t have kids!  But I digress…

I have developed a new minor obsession with doing some research and testing of beauty products.  Seems logical considering I use makeup and skincare products on a daily bases.

I have to say I feel a bit duped!!  I have fallen for the dream of creating a “natural” look.  Who are we kidding here!?!  If I wanted to look natural I would just walk around looking like the sickly zombie that crawled out of bed this morning when my baby alarm sounded at o’ -too-frickin’-early-I-can’t-believe-you-are-starting-to-wake-up -early -again- clock in the morning.

So, I have learned that I don’t want to look natural.  But before I figured that out I purchased several BB creams etc. that promised to give me natural coverage and a glowing complexion.  It took me a bit to figured that I was walking around with a slightly oily face and my dark circles were still hanging out.

Thanks beauty industry!

Target Mom

You know you have become a bit of a stereotype when…

ONE: You get mad at Target for not opening until 8 when your kids have been up since 6 and you know trying some new makeup will be a great way to start the day.

TWO: You get mad at the mall for not opening their free kids play area until 10. You tell your kids to sit still for 20 minutes so you can go into “beauty isle coma” and then your toddler’s little heart is crushed when you have to go back to you car after only being able to gimps the play area.

But anyway, back to target, I don’t know what Target does to make itself so alluring but it’s like catnip for housewives.  It’s weird.  And ingenious.