This past week I tried out Blue Copper 5 Firming Elasticity Repair. I have an irrational fear of getting a wrinkly chest. Eww nothing scares me more in fact. I am terrified that I will get grandma boobs too early in my life. So when I got this product I immediately began slathering it all over my chest. 

This daily treatment features the next generation in copper technology: a new PENTA (5 chain) peptide molecule delivery system.  Osmotics has the first Penta-Peptide molecule that increases and maximizes the absorption and effectiveness of copper. When delivered successfully (with consistent use), complexion becomes firmer, healthier and more radiant. 

The cream really glides into your skin when you use it and leaves almost no residue behind. The scent is refreshing and clean. 

Since I am only 30 it's obviously difficult for me to tell if it has helped eliminate my "grandma boob" issue but I definitely enjoyed using the cream. 

For more information about Osmotics please visit their website. There is free shipping right now on orders over $50 FYI

As y'all know, I am always on the lookout for the skincare products that are going to cure all of my ailments (from adult acne breakouts to itchy dry patches…HOT! What nearly 30-year-old doesn't want these problems?) Enter, Sanítas Skincare. It was founded almost 20 years ago as a direct response to the need for skincare that actually works with the body’s own biochemistry. I first heard about this line in In Style a couple years ago. At Sanítas, they have a unique philosophy on how to care for skin; their products are designed to help treat common skin disorders by bringing back its normal, healthy state. The skin grows and regenerates through proper nutrition and supplementation. Sanítas products create healthy skin by utilizing both topical and internal skincare regimens. All products are formulated, manufactured and distributed from Sanítas corporate offices located in the foothills of beautiful Boulder, Colorado. I love that they're produced in Boulder. I'm not sure why exactly.  

Sanítas means good health in Latin. And that is exactly what Sanítas products create healthy skin by enabling cellular processes at the deepest tissue levels. Sanítas believes that natural is nice but BIOGENIC is better! Biogenic ingredients are substances found in biology and naturally found in the skin. These ingredients respect millions of years of evolution and leverage existing reactions in the body so only a small amount is needed to enhance biochemistry. Sanítas products contain mainly active, biogenic ingredients such as PCA, squalane, alpha hydroxy acids, hyaluronic acid, beta glucan, peptides and fatty vitamins.

This comprehensive skincare collection offers target specific products in the following classifications; CLEANSE, TONE, MOISTURIZE, TREAT, MASK, BODY, SUN, NUTRITION AND ANTI-AGING. Sanítas Skincare features active, biogenic, paraben-free and preservative-free ingredients in highly concentrated dosages which stimulate and nourish the skin. The end result is healthy, beautiful skin. My favorite thing is that these are preservative free. Preservatives are another word for unnatural chemicals. 

Check out some great samples from their extensive product line:

Lemon Cream Scrub: Lemon Cream Scrub is a mild cleanser that softens and gently exfoliates using Silica Crystals. Lipophilic Vitamin C and Vitamin E act as antioxidants to help protect, heal and provide anti-aging benefits. (I've used this an I am loving it. It smells like a creamy lemon meringue pie! It's very refreshing. ) 

Moisture Mist: Moisture Mist maximizes the delivery of active ingredients deep into the skin. Moisture Mist effectively hydrates and heals the skin in addition to enhancing the penetration and spreadability of a moisturizer. This makes me feel like I am in a spa, it's great to use right after you get out of the shower. 

Vita C Serum: Vita C Serum delivers an extremely high dose of lipophilic Vitamin C to help restore the skin's youthful tone and elasticity. Formulated with 25% C-LipoTM, a powerful form of Vitamin C to help stimulate collagen and moisture factor production, accelerate healing and provide antioxidant protection from free radicals and photo-damage. Boost your skin's own natural ability to regenerate and defend against the signs of aging with Vita C Serum.

Peptiderm Eye: PeptiDerm Eye Treatment is specially formulated to help prevent the signs of premature aging in the delicate area around the eyes. Formulated with high concentrations of peptides and nutrients that support collagen production at the cellular level, PeptiDerm Eye Treatment helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes.

For more information visit the Sanitas Skincare website. Prices range from $17.99 and up depending on the products. 

A few weeks ago, my friends over at Warner's sent me a couple of bras to sample so that I could share my thoughts with my favorite gals, you guys my readers! 

So I've been wearing my "This is Not a Bra" bras constantly. Especially the grey one, which has red lace. I can't find a picture of it and it seems kind of dirty to send a picture of my bra, so you'll just have to take my word for it.

It's a bra you can wear everyday but it definitely upgrades your traditional boring weekday bra and gives you a little lift. The lace overlay lends a little bit of beauty to my mundane weekday wardrobe. The cups are padded which I love in case the ladies get chilly, but they are also seamless to prevent visibility under my clothes. Underwire provides great support. 

I have gotten numerous compliments on it also, that sounds, weird I guess. But I workout everyday with one of my besties and she loved it and so did my sister who I shopped with and changed in a dressing room. Get your minds out of the gutter!

Warner's bras are available all over the place! JCPenney's, Macy's, etc. They retail for only $34, which is less than Victoria's Secret (most bras there anyway).

Click here to read about other comfortable bras I've tried.

It's no surprise that it's tough out there these days, this stupid economy. And it leaves many girls wanting for more. I mean you live in NYC, with all this fabulous fashion it's only natural that you're going to want it on it…even if you don't have the budget. (Thank you Carrie Bradshaw and Friends for making us think that huge rent-controlled apartments and affordable fashions are abundant in Manhattan)

Enter, Chinatown and knock-off central. I see tons of fake bags on the subway each morning but while some girls turn their noses up at them, it makes me sad and angry at how much a designer purse costs these days. (Not that it stops me from throwing my entire paycheck at the designers.)  While I do not condone counterfeit goods, from coats, to bags, to shoes, I can't help but feel compassion for the girls who are wearing these poor Hooey Vuitton and Cucci bags. 

Earlier this week another blogger (BagSnobs) started a Twitter campaign against counterfeit goods, their original tweet said:

How rude! Bag Snobs, we love your blog but this sounds a little Mean Girls-esque circa 9th grade. As if I'm going to go snapping pictures of these bags and the poor souls wearing them. I understand where you're coming from but I think there must be a better approach to this seemingly trivial problem. 

They of course recanted the tweet and said it wasn't their intention to bully anyone but my point is that although you may be able to afford the real thing, some other girls can't. Please do not go around taunting them. Okay that's enough after-school special for me. We have some younger readers and I just wanted to clarify our POV. 

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 Dr. Gerald Imber is one of the world's leading plastic surgeons with decades of experience in plastic surgery and facial rejuvenation.  He has authored numerous books and given lectures on prevention and correction of facial aging. Dr. Imber and his skin care line have been featured in magazines such as Town & Country, Departures, W and Harper's Bazaar.

We checked in with Dr. Imber to get the truth about a few of the latest bogus beauty trends that have gotten a lot of coverage:

The Claim:  FAT FREEZING can get rid of unwanted fat tissue including love handles, back fat and gut.

The reality: The best known device in the fat freezing field is called Zeltiq. It is paced on the skin for an hour or so, and up to 22 % of the fat beneath the device is frozen, destroyed, and swept away by the bloodstream. A few months later the result becomes evident. Great, but here are the problems. You don’t know how much fat will be removed for months, making it difficult to get a smooth result.   What happens if too much comes out of one area, too little in the adjoining area, and a different amount in the third? You have spent hours under treatment and thousands of dollars and no one can predict the outcome. Sounds to me like a “let’s wait for a while” situation. I am not ready to offer this to my patients.

The Claim:  LASER FACE LIFTS can achieve the results of a face lift without cutting, scarring, or anesthesia.

The reality:  Lasers do a lot of good things, but the closest they come to a laser facelift is a bit of tightening that lasts for a few months. That’s not nothing, but it’s not a face lift. Devices such as Fraxel work by using radio waves to heat the dermis and encourage collagen production, which thickens and lifts the skin. It takes a few months for the result to be visible, and then it lasts for up to a year. Several sessions are necessary and the whole process is slightly uncomfortable and costs several thousand dollars.

The Claim: ACUPUNCTURE FACELIFTS are an equal alternative to facelifts and fillers.

The Reality:  Acupuncture facelifts are absolute nonsense. There is no scientific rational for them to work, nor physical evidence of them working. Don’t waste your money.

The Claim: Supplements are necessary for good health and healthy skin.

The Reality: Surprisingly few dietary supplements are truly necessary for folks who have a reasonably sensible diet. Vitamin deficiencies are virtually unknown in among the vast majority of Americans. We have been told that extra this and that will make us more beautiful, sexier, thinner, stronger and surely help us live longer. Basically, not true.

There is much to be said for supplements of vitamin D, especially when one becomes obsessed with avoiding the sun.  Added to foods has been widely recommended for good calcium metabolism and bone health. Vitamin C has long been a favorite of mine, though the evidence for its efficacy is seriously in doubt. I remain in the “Couldn’t hurt” group and continue to take Vitamin C. Omega-3 fatty acids seem to be important for heart health. A capsule a day provides more of the coronary protecting hdl cholesterol than the weekly servings of salmon. But don’t abandon the salmon. As for the others: there is no evidence that any vitamin or supplement does any good at all. Sorry.

The Claim: Skin cancers are related to the sun.

The Reality: Not all skin cancers and not all the time.  However, long term sun exposure encourages and causes skin cancer. The most common of these is basal cell carcinoma. About a million new basal cell carcinomas are treated every year. The good news is they are rarely lethal, but must be found out and treated early to avoid deformity. Squamous cell carcinoma is seen primarily in fair skinned individuals and has the propensity to spread if not caught early. Melanoma may or may not be sun related, experts differ, but it is the most potentially lethal of the skin cancers. The point is sun exposure causes skin cancer. Use common sense. Protect your skin from the sun, and have your skin checked regularly by your doctor. Early disgnosis should mean cure.

The 2011 Screen Actors Guild Awards were held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California on January 30^th, where celebrities continue to celebrate television and film and more fashion and beauty trends. This year, stars took a more relaxed approach to their fashion and hairstyles that paired off each look. These styles were not only the perfect match to their all over looks, but couldn’t be easier to re-create. Here are three trends you can try at home with some hair extensions. I've never tried QVC's extensions (since my hair is a mile long) but I've heard good things. Let me know if you have tried them in the comments!

Sleek Ponytail: Stars like Julianna Margulies, Amy Adams and Angie Harmon all sported a sleek ponytail on the red carpet and kept it modern and clean – no matter if it was high or low. To add length to your ponytail, simply try Hairdo Wrap-Around Pony ($49: QVC.com).

(Sleek Pony from left: Angie Harmon, Julianna Margulies and Amy Adams)

Beachy Waves: Long wavy locks are a classic Hollywood hairstyle, but the waves seen on the SAG red carpet were worn more relaxed and less coiffed. To get the look of Mila Kunis, Lea Michelle and Julia Stiles, add in some extra volume to hair with Hairdo 20 Inch Styleable Extensions ($99: QVC.com) or the Dancing with the Stars Hair Extensions in Go! Go! Girl ($49: HSN.com).

(Beachy Waves: Lea Michelle)

Side-Sept Updo:  The updo for the SAG red carpet belonged to the side-swept chignon, worn parted to the side and low, which was seen on Natalie Portman, January Jones and Tina Fey.

To easily style this look at home, use the Hairdo Braided Chignon ($42: QVC.com) or the Dancing with the Stars Hair Extensions in Glamarama ($20: HSN.com) that both clip-into your own bun and add a glamorous finish!

January Jones