Euc-cal-lyp-tus - That's Me!
I don't think I've ever written about the origins of my nickname, Eucalyptusgal.It started in 1999 when I met my first love, Christopher (who is still a very dear friend of mine!). Topher is a whacky guy who has given me more nicknames than I can remember. We were stuck at the hip for almost five years, and he is very well aware of my skin care obsession. During that time, I had a love for skin products that contained eucalyptus, which is why he started calling me Eucalyptusgal, or just "Eucs." The end!Fast forward to 2009. I've branched out a lot, and frankly, have not used any products with the main ingredient as Eucalyptus in almost 10 years.... Until the good fo

Beating Winter Skin Blues...
My magnifying mirror hates me. Or maybe I am starting to age. I'm at the point where fine lines are becoming more visible, and I am making an effort to not move my face. My skin is starting to dry out at the first hint of cold weather, and I feel like it's starting to lose some luster!I was recently reminded that dehydration lines lead to fine lines, which lead to full on wrinkles! And I can't have that! So I turned to Kate Somerville's Deep Tissue Repair Cream with Peptide K8 ($150), a deliciously rich (and light) cream that I've fallen in lov

They're like presents on your feet
For the last few months, I've been obsessed with big bow shoes. Not only are they like wearing small gifts of gorg on your feet, but I am a firm believer that they make your legs look longer and tres sexy. I recently bought a pair of Stuart Weitzman Backpage Platform Heels, and then my obsession started.Stuart Weitzman, Backpage Platform Heels, $365

SSC: Short Shameful Confession II
It's about time I posted another one of these.Here it is:I'm kind of excited about the second Sex and the City movie.Don't judge.

And we're ready for blast off!
Two of my besties have worked with a makeup artist out of Mario Tricoci salon in Chicago on their wedding days. I have to say that when I saw her arsenal of products laid out on a large dining room table, my jaw dropped and my eyes popped out of my head (or something like that). Not only is she armed with the best products out there, she is very talented and made my gorgeous beauties even more radiant on their special days.When it was my turn to glamify, she pulled out a tube of Cover Girl's new Lash Blast mascara. I looked at the bright orange