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There are people who put their dreams in a little box and say, “Yes, I’ve got dreams, of course I’ve got dreams.” Then they put the box away and bring it out once in awhile to look in it, and yep, they’re still there. These are great dreams, but they never even get out of the box. It takes an uncommon amount of guts to put your dreams on the line, to hold them up and say, “How good or how bad am I?” That’s where courage comes in.
— Erma Bombeck

Girlfriend, you better watch your back…as in, literally, watch your back.  One of the fastest ways to age your skin is by going to the tanning bed.  Tanning beds have been shown to rapidly age the skin…that’s proven science.  It also triples your potential risk for melanoma (that’s a deadly skin cancer, boys and girls.)

Spray tans are an excellent alternative.   Sure, they are pricier than tanning beds, but then again, they are cheaper than hospital bills.  Stay out of those beds, girls.

Did you know that you lose 20 percent of the top layer of underarm skin each time you shave?  (ew!)   

To lessen the pain of shaving, wait until the end of your shower to shave.  The steam softens hairs for smother results.  And always use shaving cream to avoid knicks and cuts. 

It turns out that men are finding out what women knew all along…designers are lying to us.  We’ve always known that sizes will vary between different designers, which explains why you can comfortably fit into a size zero jean with some brands, and barely squeeze into a size 2 in another brand.  As it turns out, designers are playing with the minds of men, too. 

Did you know that men’s Old Navy 36 inch waist jeans are 41 inches in actuality?  And that a 36 inch waist in Gap jeans is actually 39 inches? 

Okay, so if it makes you feel better, go ahead and buy that “smaller” waisted jean….just stay centered in reality and know the only true way to measure your waist size is to actually measure it with a tape measure.  Don’t buy into the illusion that your waist is 5 inches smaller than it really is.  It’s all trickery in an effort to make you feel svelte, sexy, and without a reason to watch your caloric intake.  It’s all smoke and mirrors, boys.  And yes, we girls have been privy to this information for years. 

“People think at the end of the day that a man is the only answer (to fulfillment).  Actually, a job is better for me. “ Princess Diana

Finally, Friday is here which is code for the beginning of the weekend and “mandatory downtime”.   Take some time to relax.  Take some time for a facial.  Take some time for a bubble bath.  Take some time to rearrange your shoe closet.  Take some time to do an hour of yoga.  But most of all, make sure you melt into your down time so you can decompress and energize.  That’s what weekends are for, girl! 

If you love the timeless dresses worn by the ladies on Mad Men, then you’ll love Mod Cloth.  Mod Cloth  is the go-to source for super-cute dresses.  They have classic 60s-esque dresses that are absolutely gorgeous!  If you work this look properly, you can practically make your waste disappear.  It’s all about the illusion, ladies.  These dresses are your friends….trust. 

“There is a special place in hell for women who do not help other women.”   Madeleine Albright, on having a moral compass.