Manolo Blognik

PCOS is an asshole. And I am not the only one who thinks so. This week I have (finally!) been diagnosed with PCOS . After a few years of varying symptoms and issues I narrowed it down myself then found a naturopathic doctor who specializes in it to help me on my journey. I had skin tags at a very young age. "Old blood" periods even when they were regular. Cramps so bad I would puke. On the pill, off the pill. Seasonal depression. What I thought had bad digestion. Mood swings. Bad knees since my teens now my hips (despite having thunder thighs of muscle), black hairs on my tummy, etc etc. OH and my mother and sister have been diagnosed. 6 months ago I had 2 episodes of cysts bursting. Basically, period cramps X 1000 and nausea so bad a bath can't help (a bath and my cocktail of pills help my cramps, actually a hot bath is a remedy almost anything). I have been so relieved and happy I could cry. The more information I read the more I learn how affected I really h

After buying that YSL lipstick I have become a woman obsessed with luxury lipsticks... bad, bad, bad. I only have one pair of lips! I fell like with these types of things no justification is needed. Life is short, buy the lipstick. Without further ado, I'll start with Shiseido, in RD 325, since she joined the family first. I saw it on a friend and became obsessed with this matte red. It looked so rich and creamy on her. But, with great disappointment, I find it doesn't look as pigmented on me. I still enjoy it and wear it often, but it isn't the show stopper I was hoping for.   Dior Blazing Red was on the wishlist for about a month before she made it home. I love, love, love it. Glides on smooth and is really rich. It is perfect for dipping into the orange trend, but can still be used as a classic for years to come. I thought it was a bit more orange when I bought it, but am happy for what it actually is.