RIP to Some of Our Faves

So if you could have any product return from the dead... or discontinued, what would it be? Over the years there are quite a few products that I have grown attached to, and then when I ran out I realized they were gone forever. I will list my top three disappointments in the product world.

1. Bath & Body Works - May Bouquet Line - ahhh the smell of 8th grade. Possibly one of the

best scents I've experienced in my whole life. May Bouquet was one of those featured "seasonal" scents in the 1997-1998 era that I just couldn't get enough of. In fact I stocked up so I would have a supply each subsequent spring (pretty much until college). They sold it for a couple years and then of course, discontinued it even though it was one of the most magical floral scents ever created. Just a soft, sweet scent reminiscent of a flower shop; it left such a freshness on the skin. I have to admit I still have a bottle of the lotion (seen here) but I'm not so sure it's still good since it was likely produced 12 years ago. But it's so near and dear to my heart that I just have to keep a bottle around, if for nothing else, to remember those carefree spring days at Cloverleaf Jr. High School.

2. John Frieda - Beach Blonde Kelp Help Conditioning Masque - The scent of this stuff was

unbelievable. They captured the EXACT scent of the beach in a bottle. Salty, a little suncreeny and the fresh smell of surf - it covered it all. And it made your hair extra smooth and silky after use. When I decided to go back to my roots, literally, and went back to brunette (from the highlighted days of my youth), I was wondering if I could still use Beach Blonde. I ultimately determined it was worth the risk. So sad it's not available anymore.

3. Peter Thomas Roth - Botanical Buffing Beads Body Wash - Well guys, it has been confirmed. It's selling out at Sephora's everywhere and they're not replacing them on the shelves. Store associates have also relayed the sad news that this product is being discontinued. As Susan noted, it's funny that the bottle still says "New!" So snag it up while you can, before this product, too, will rest in peace.

Keys to My Karma

Fall colors are everywhere. Check out OPI's new fall colors in their France collection. I like it. Very fallish. I went to get a pedicure last week and chose the OPI Keys to My Karma color which I learned is part of their India collection. Whenever I choose the color I always have doubts because usually I go in with an idea of what I want and then I can't find it. I took it as a good sign that half the color was gone because it was popular. I don't know what the lady did, but she had to add something to the polish to - I guess? - make it last longer? I wasn't quite sure. End result - I love the color and can't stop looking at my feet. I want to invest in the color for home use. It's just a really great red. Not too pink or blue. I also just like the OPI brand because I like the bottles and the cap.

Problem Really Salved?

Call me a skeptic, but this product seems completely unbelievable to me. Can it really be used to treat 21 different ailments? And treat them effectively? If it comes from a stick like this, it seems to me like it would be waxy (almost like a lip balm). And if I was somehow sunburned, mosquito bitten or blistered, the last thing I would want to do is cover myself in wax. What do you guys think, would you consider purchasing something that makes more promises than Obama and McCain combined?

John Frieda Weather really Works

About a month ago, I was strolling around the Target beauty product aisles with the intention of purchasing shampoo & conditioner because I was really bored with my old ones. So I scanned the mass groupings of Herbal Essences and Suave and Dove for something new & exciting. It was tough to find due to it's shape and lack-of-color, but I finally came across John Frieda's Weather Works shampoo & conditioner. Now I've never really had a major issue with frizziness since my hair is so straight, but I thought, why shouldn't I go for a shampoo that promises smoothness in any weather condition? You really can't do any harm. I mean, the worst that could happen is that it could make my hair flat, but I have no volume anyway, so it doesn't really make a difference. I made sure I liked the scent (I did!) and then I had my mom smell it for a second opinion and then I dropped the shampoo on my foot. I was wearing sandals. It really hurt. But accident aside, I was pleased with my find.

Upon first use I noticed it gave me the softness/smoothness I get from Matrix Smooth & Sleek and the scent I like from Dove. It combined two of my favorite shampoos! Awesome! I continued to use it for a week or two and I just found it to be delightful. I wasn't sure if that was because I recently had my hair cut and dyed, but nonetheless, it was pleasant. I totally recommend this stuff, especially going into the rainy and cold months.