Just over a week ago, Mike had I had an eye doctor appointment and I blogged about wanting to order some funky frames from Zenni Optical on the cheap. Well, our doctor gave us a print-out of all the prescription information we needed to place our order without us even asking and the next day I ordered a cute pair of lime green frames.

Exactly a week later, my glasses arrived and they are perfect and cost exactly $8! I love them so much that I ordered the exact same pair in purple and Mike ordered two pairs of glasses for himself.

Eyeglasses to match every outfit may be my new obsession thanks to Zenni Optical!

Mike and I go to the eye doctor for an exam and new eyeglasses tonight, and Mike is all worried that our new doctor isn’t going to have a good selection of frames to choose from. I told him not to even worry about it, because we can get our prescription information from the doctor and order from www.ZenniOptical.com.

Zenni Optical is getting rave reviews for their cheap prescription lenses. Basic prescriptions lenses plus frames start at just $8, and you can add all the same coatings and scratch protections that you would at the optometrist for a fraction of the cost. All you need is your prescription information from your eye exam and you are on your way to taking your eyeglass style into your own hands!

I’m always attracted to the funky frames, but hold back and choose something more conservative because they are so expensive. Now I can stock up on different styles and colors for only $8 a pair; and yes, all three of the frames pictured above are only $8 each. It’s not a slick ploy to get you to their site with only a handful of frames at rock bottom prices. They have pages of frames from $8 to $26, which is still a sliver of what you’d pay at the doctor’s office.

Even though I’m strictly a flats girl now, I’ve paddle-footed around in a lot of sky-high, strappy heels in my day, but these leave me completely dumbfounded. These…contraptions from Aminaka Wilmont are the most bizarre piece of “wearable” art I’ve ever seen.

How do you…where would you…who would? My foot is cramping just looking at that photo.

I like Kim Kardashian. I think she’s pretty, albeit totally skanky and absolutely crazy. This week, in order to debunk rumors that she’s larger than 117 pounds she claims, Kim posted a video of herself trying on size 26-27 jeans, which proves absolutely nothing besides the fact that she had the tags switched.

One thing I take away from this video is that even celebrities have to pull and tug to get into their jeans, and for that, I am thankful.

Being the Pool Princess (10 years in the pool and spa industry earned me that title), I was surprised I had never heard of Infrared Saunas, but then I did my research and found out that they aren’t your fun of the mill steam rooms.

A far infrared sauna is small enough to fit in just about any home or apartment and plugs into a standard outlet so that you’re enjoying the relaxing benefits of a sauna in no time. The infrared energy can penetrate up to 1.5″ into muscle tissue with 93% of the energy being absorbed into the skin, releaving stress, increasing flexibility, improving skin conditions, and burning calories!

An infrared sauna operates at a much lower temperature than a traditional sauna (60-150 degrees compared to 300-1000 degrees) meaning the body can withstand longer sessions, which results in increased sweat production and detoxification of the body!

Everything from joint stiffness to cramps to sore throats and nose bleeds can be relieved with time in an infrared sauna. There’s no other way to relax and reap the health benefits that an infrared sauna offers!

After talking to my doctor about not feeling well, he ordered a blood test and within 48 hours I had a diagnosis and a prescription. Hypothyroidism and 50 mg of Synthroid every day for the rest of my life. Of course, Hypothyroidism is one of those conditions where there’s no straightforward course of treatment, so I may or may not be on the right dosage of the right medication.

I tried to do some research online, but the results ranged from Hypothyroidism during pregnancy being linked to lower IQ for child to foods that help chronic fatigue to asking my doctor for an antidepressant because I just might be crazy. That’s until I found a blog called The F-Word, and while the author may not be a doctor and it may not be specifically about thyroid disorders, it is the best round-up of information (with sources) that I’ve been able to find. Plus, it’s not all doom and gloom.

So, I’ve started on my medication and have another blood test scheduled in six weeks. I’ve been urged by several people to find a good endocrinologist as it is highly unlikely that a simple prescription will cure what ails me.

Has your thyroid crapped out on you, too? What’s been your method of treatment? Have you tried anything not so…medicinal? Change in diet or exercise? Perhaps adding vitamins?

I’m new to this life-long affliction, so fill me in!

I heard a commercial on the radio this morning for Secret’s new Flawless deodorant with five “facets” of flawlessness. It’s the same stuff you hear from all the deodorant companies….wetness protection, goes on clear, lightweight formula, renewing fragrance, skin conditioning, blah blah blah.

I admit to being a slightly sweaty girl, so I’m always buying a new deodorant to try, and while the five facets of flawlessness are nice and all, the real reason I want to rush out and buy the new Secret deodorant is because of the Secret Diamond Giveaway, which I’m pretty sure trumps my giveaway.

When you buy a specially-marked Secret Flawless deodorant you have a chance to win a flawless one-carat diamond worth $15,000! If your slather your deodorant on in the morning and a fake diamond falls all, you’re the big winner!

I’ll throw an extra stick of deodorant into my cart for a chance to have a big sparkly diamond to wear around my neck. Even if I don’t win, maybe the five facets of flawlessness are all they say they are and I won’t pit out my favorite dress shirt!

I’m only 28 years old. I still occasionally get carded at the movies, and more than occasionally asked for ID when I order a Bloody Mary. I’ve never been called ma’am and any time I’ve been pulled over, the police officer has asked if my car belongs to my parents. I’m the last person that should be thinking about cosmetic surgery. Or maybe I’m the first person that should be thinking about cosmetic surgery.

The key to good plastic surgery is to get it done before you need it done so that no one notices a drastic change in your appearance, just an improvement. A breast enhancement or a lift can make you feel and look better without making you look like a Playboy model (unless that’s what you want, of course), and a face lift or liposuction done by qualified, experienced doctors can make you look refreshed and renewed without making you look like a completely different person (unless you want a major transformation, which can be done, too).

I consider cosmetic surgery to be maintenance. I’d love to have small procedures, done over time, to help me stay young looking. I think it’s part of being body conscious, and if you feel good and look good, you’ve found the fountain of youth!

Mike said that when he first met me (7 years ago?) that I always smelled like tanning lotion. That’s because I made out with the guy who worked at the tanning salon when I was in college and tanned for free for two years. I thought it was a decent trade.

Well, I’m back to my old ways. Not making out with guys who work at tanning salons, just tanning. I went last night and bought a month package in preparation for vacation.

I had forgotten how much I like tanning! It’s warm and relaxing. I feel and look better when I’m finished. A little tanning and some acne scars cream and my skin looks great again! Plus, the vitamin D does wonders to improve my mood, too!

I know all the facts and statistics about how bad tanning is, but I do it anyway (in moderation, of course) and I know I’m not the only one. Do you go tanning? Do you feel better afterwards, too?

One fact that all woman (from Oprah to your grandmother) can agree on is that undergarments make the outfit, especially if you’re a plus size woman and you’ve discovered Chantelle Lingerie.

Good Chantelle Bras that lift and separate can make your clothes fit like a dream and make you look ten pounds lighter. They aren’t just bras and underwear, they are true body-shaping under garments that can transform how you look and feel.

A Chantelle Bra isn’t your standard department store bra and it doesn’t come with the same flimsy price tag. It can’t when it’s made of lace and embroidery and hand assembled by skilled seamstresses. But when you shop at Bits of Lace, you’ll find the best selection and the best prices, and once you try on your favorite outfit over Chantelle lingerie, you’ll see that it was worth every penny.

I’ve been buying the Chantelle Fete Bra from a pricy boutique in Chicago for a few years, and I was thrilled to see that Bits of Lace carries the same style in my (hard to find) size. With a little care, your Chantelle bra will become a wardrobe staple and a smart investment.