Skin Care, the Sun, and Me

Hello my Lovelies,

How are you all this fine spring day? Your Swag Queen Cherry here.....Well its sunny out and spring is knocking at my door and I have to say that I am extremely happy for some warmer weather with all those beautiful swing dresses in my closet calling my all a twitter name. Taking the change in the seasons my skin care regiment as far as the home made scrubs, bath additives, and masque have changed as well. As I've talked about in my "Quick Tips" post, I still lotion before my skin is dry after a warm bath or shower and I have to say its been a while and it is working out very well I now have baby soft skin from head to toe. In the summer and spring months my skin is more exposed to the harsh elements of the world or more to the point the sun's rays and the dry heat of the California valley summers.

Now I am a great believer that everything in moderation and I would never tell someone that lives their lives out in the sun to cower in the shade, but for me and my easily burn to a crisp skin the sun is not my friend. That is not to say that there aren't some great many perfectly swell things that the sun gives us for instance our dose of vitamin D is provided by the sun. what I do know is that the sun can age your skin prematurely if you have consent exposure and for me that is a major deal breaker, besides that I have naturally tanned skin so I dont really need help in that area.

One of the things I do to stay out of the sun will.... seem a bit odd to those who dont live the vintage lifestyle out loud as Lolita  or I do but..... here it is I carry a parasol. yes I know what it sounds like and yes my parasols are very pretty I'll review the site I purchase them from some time.... but there you are, I go no where with out one in the summer to protect my fussy skin from the sun's rays. More or less its a great way to always have some shade in an other wise none shady place, and people respond in really great ways sometimes.

The next thing is very simple but the one thing people always find bothersome to keep up with and that is good old sunblock, I use the highest spf I can possibly find. yes I slather the stuff on before I leave my house from head to toe, I dont just use it in the summer or spring I use the stuff year round. I go through bottles and bottles of the sensitive hypoallergenic stuff in the summer, and I cant tell you how important this is because if you want your skin to stay healthy the sun beating down on it isn't the greatest way to do that. as of late I have taken to smaller strapped dresses so, making sure I am protected all over is a large issue for me. now I know that some very high sunblocks are just as good as a lower spf but I say nay to that....because I know that for me when I was trying different levels of sunblock the lower ones felt more like lotions and did nothing for my skin. Remember I have fussy skin LoL!

Well because our bodies consists of approximately 60% water it is no doubt that staying hydrated is one of my big must haves in any season. I try and drink a few bottles of water a day, Once I stopped for whatever reason and noticed that my skin suffered. over all I just looked very tired and worn out, so I started up again slowly with a bottle a day then two. now I try to drink three or for smart water bottles a day, yep drinking water helps you stay looking refreshed and awake. Now I know that some people dont like to drink water, they just dont like the plan taste. I would say that women do some pretty unpleasant things for healthy beautiful skin, they inject toxins into it, they have harsh chemicals scrub off the first layer of skin, they do so much just to have great looking skin so I say to them is drinking some water too unreasonable?

Well this next thing I do is rather simple again and that is staying inside as much as possible, unless there is a specific reason for me to be out like a cars how, special engagement, pick-nick or photo shoot I am usually inside the house. I keep busy with my art work, photography and this lovely blog, there is very little reason to subjugate my skin to that much sun in the first place so with that said I dont get out much till the sun is down and gone for the night. Because I have classes at night I have become some what of a night owl a new habit that keeps the sun away because its not even out, this is better for me for another reason as well. I Unfortunately have asthma and during the warm days the air quality isn't so good so I have to stay in any who!

In the end I believe people will do as they please this is just how I deal with the sun and all it's nerve testing moments, moisturizing and staying moisturized is really the one thing I am compulsive about...well besides the sunscreen...and carrying around a parasol....LoL any way stay safe and remember that you only have one body with skin on it so take care of it as best as you can!!!

As always keep it classy!!!

March Madness

Hello my lovelies, 

Cherry here and Ooooo....my march has been very busy but new posts are coming so stay tuned!!! I'd love some suggestions as to what you would like to see here so leave me a comment!!! After this weekend I will have another dress rehab for you all and more thrifting swag to be had! Love you all!!!

and as always keep it classy!!!

A Girl can Dream Vol. 1

 Hello My lovelies,

After reading my friend and fellow blogger Jasmines post "On the Radar Vol. 1" I felt inspired to put some of the things I have been jonesing for here on the blog and make it a monthly thing.... well here goes nothing!! 

Dolce Mia Red Hot Girl Tuberose Shea Butter Natural Lotion With Organic botanicals, Yes I had the pleasure of trying this at my local Castco once and it was really moisturizing and smelled like a little slice of heaven!  It also appeals to my more pinup side with the adorable packaging how could any girl resist that label? Not only that it is made in Northern California, lotion is full of shea butter, fresh organic botanicals and natural seed oils that work tirelessly to sooth and improve skin. so sayith the product demonstration lady and amazon product information lol! 

 The next is the Strawberry Gal Spanish Lip Balm in Gold Art Nouveau Tin....Okay I'm a sucker for cute or interesting packaging but its made in a reproduction 1900's tin and its art nouveau one of my favorite art movements....any way its made in Spain with all natural ingredence and I've only heard good things....so sue me! 

Isn't this fabric lush, I am in love with this little jem! its a jewelry roll but I plan to buy two of them and use the second one as a makeup brush travail roll as well! its not that expensive so maybe I'll buy three and give one to my bestie Lolita! 

This is the more expensive side of my dream's....they are the Women Italian Leather Gloves Polka Dot Black/white, Lined in Silk By Solo Classe..... yes I dream of smooth like butter Italian leather gloves....some so perfict so delectably feminine and delicate it makes me purr with happyness just thinking about them. 

Last but not least the dress I covet this month is The Sugar Doll in Aqua Cherries dress by none other then mine and Lolita's favorite pinup Bernie Dexter!!!!!! My, My Bernie is amazing Lolita and I swear that she could sell us a paper bag full of dirt and we would buy it with a smile on our faces!!! needless to say we are big....BIG fan's of her's so its only right that the first dress on my dream list of the month start's with one of her's!

Quick Tips!

Hey there My lovely readers, 

your friendly neighbor hood Swag Queen Cherry here with a fast and easy tip to baby soft skin!!! Yes, you heard me right, baby soft skin in a matter of a week, provided you do this religiously. I know, but what's a little work for something that will have people talking? Anyhoo, here is the helpful tip that I was given the skivvy to by my instructor extraordinar  Ms.Misty.... and according to her, instead of toweling off right away after a shower or bath, lightly pat yourself dry so your not dripping wet, and while still damp start to put on your lotion. Now it will take some doing because your still technically wet but trust me my little chick-a-dee's, it works like a charm! 

Yes, after hearing this little tip-o-la I went home and gave it a go for a week, and I have to say my skin is so soft you wouldn't believe it! My skin not only feels more hydrated, its over all appearance is much better as well. Not only that, my skin stays hydrated longer. Yes, after two weeks of this wonderful new habit I have baby soft skin all over....from my head to my toes, yep, yep!!

Now I know what your thinking, my bathroom routine is already lengthy and time consuming, and this little additive will set you back at least three minutes on top of everything else. But I say to you, what's three minutes when you think of how baby soft and healthy your skin will be as a result! And really, results are all I really ask for and its free....well as far as you dont have to buy anything new, just the lotion you already use....details, details.... catch you lovelies later! 

And as always keep it classy...