Help me buy things!

[Lola]

I have a bunch of things I need recommendations on. I thought you amazon addicts would be able to help!

1. I need a gift for my 6 year old god daughter. Shes pretty nerdy, not girly. Doesnt like dolls or things like that. 

2. Face cream. My face is SO SO dry. I need a new routine. Ive been using my clarisonic, and cerave cream afterwards, but its not helping. 

3. Some sort of fat containing/muffin top reducing spanx. Whats going on with my work pants is not pretty. I need something to smooth it out. 

4. New work pants. A long time ago I saw yoga type pants that were actually dress pants. Does this ring a bell for anyone??

Help me!!

[mamanorris]

I have heard these are magical. holdyourhaunches.com/

[bullybutt]

Feb 3, 2016 9:41:38 GMT -5 mamanorris said:

I have heard these are magical. holdyourhaunches.com/

LOL...."Cause a girl has a right to look tight". Genius!

[emilillies]

For your face I would try some Ponds cream, the kind in the jar. My mom always kept some of this. It helps when it gets super dry.

Pants... I always had luck with the higher waisted Gap slacks. I don't know the name of them though, sorry.

Spanx...VS has some good ones. I have a high waisted panty style one that works great.


Eta i think these are the pants I have
m.gap.com/product.html?dn=gp989656022&gclid=CKuY8drv28oCFVgYHwodUp8F-Q&creative=57328249298&pid=989656022&campaigntype=PLA&cvo_adgroup=10149031538&cvo_campaign=210199298&cvosrc=ppc.google.&Matchtype=&adpos=1o1&kwid=1&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F&ap=7&mkwid=_dm&tid=gppl000001&sem=true&cvo_crid=57328249298

[Lola]

Feb 3, 2016 9:30:00 GMT -5 @iheartmyshiba said:

Gift:
What about a science subscription box?

www.kiwicrate.com/holiday-gift-guide

Face cream: this is my fav of everything I've tried. You could also do a monthly Birchbox subscription to try stuff out.

Coola spf 30 Cucumber Face Moisturizing Sunscreen 1.7 oz www.amazon.com/dp/B00110S21M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_o7GSwbY39K82D

The box is a great idea!! I feel like I should get something for her to open too though. Maybe something science related?

[Lola]

Feb 3, 2016 9:41:38 GMT -5 mamanorris said:

I have heard these are magical. holdyourhaunches.com/

LOVE, except the price tag. Holy cow! $139 for leggings??

[soon2bmrsn]

Six year old gift ideas:

-globe
-kids' telescope
-Superstars of Science and History books
-Alex Drawing Studio or other art supplies
-board/logic games (Pathwords, Spot It, Guess Who, Connect Four, etc).

[isolemnlyswear]

Feb 3, 2016 10:29:00 GMT -5 Lola said:

Feb 3, 2016 9:30:00 GMT -5 @iheartmyshiba said:

Gift:
What about a science subscription box?

www.kiwicrate.com/holiday-gift-guide

Face cream: this is my fav of everything I've tried. You could also do a monthly Birchbox subscription to try stuff out.

Coola spf 30 Cucumber Face Moisturizing Sunscreen 1.7 oz www.amazon.com/dp/B00110S21M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_o7GSwbY39K82D

The box is a great idea!! I feel like I should get something for her to open too though. Maybe something science related?

I did the kiwi crate for my nephew and he loved it. You can always do that and then hit up Barnes & Nobles. They have so many cool science books on sale right now in the kids section. Plus they have a whole toys section that is for STEM things.

[liziz]

Lola, I feel like sometimes exfoliating makes my skin more dry if I do it too much.

I also swear by Albolene as a makeup remover, it's super moisturizing.

[honeybee434]

I have a pair of Spanx I picked up at Dillard's a few years ago and LOVE them. They have a partial thigh and come up to just below my bra. I've found with slimming things, personally, that it's worth it to spend a little more to get ones that work well. I think I paid about $70 for mine. I've had some cheaper options from other department stores, and they definitely don't work anywhere near as well as my original Spanx.

[mamanorris]

Feb 3, 2016 10:34:09 GMT -5 Lola said:

Feb 3, 2016 9:41:38 GMT -5 mamanorris said:

I have heard these are magical. holdyourhaunches.com/

LOVE, except the price tag. Holy cow! $139 for leggings??

I didn't realize they were so expensive!

[Lola]

Feb 3, 2016 15:46:50 GMT -5 honeybee434 said:

I have a pair of Spanx I picked up at Dillard's a few years ago and LOVE them. They have a partial thigh and come up to just below my bra. I've found with slimming things, personally, that it's worth it to spend a little more to get ones that work well. I think I paid about $70 for mine. I've had some cheaper options from other department stores, and they definitely don't work anywhere near as well as my original Spanx.

Do you get a line mid thigh? That always happens to me.

[honeybee434]

Feb 3, 2016 20:20:06 GMT -5 Lola said:

Feb 3, 2016 15:46:50 GMT -5 honeybee434 said:

I have a pair of Spanx I picked up at Dillard's a few years ago and LOVE them. They have a partial thigh and come up to just below my bra. I've found with slimming things, personally, that it's worth it to spend a little more to get ones that work well. I think I paid about $70 for mine. I've had some cheaper options from other department stores, and they definitely don't work anywhere near as well as my original Spanx.

Do you get a line mid thigh? That always happens to me.

I haven't had that problem that I've noticed, maybe mine are a little longer on the thigh than I'm thinking, though.

[jnnfrrose6]

Feb 4, 2016 10:40:34 GMT -5 @zerozeroone said:

Lola they make legless versions that go up high to cover the stomach. I have a pair for use with nice dresses that show all the bumps in the hip/stomach area.

I can't remember the brand but they're similar to these and I know I found them at Macy's: www1.macys.com/shop/product/bali-extra-firm-control-seamless-brief-2-pack-x245?ID=455129&CategoryID=60760#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D63%26ruleId%3D%26slotId%3D4

I've got a pair like that as well.

[mary1217]

Feb 3, 2016 9:41:38 GMT -5 mamanorris said:

I have heard these are magical. holdyourhaunches.com/

This brand is on pick your plum today Clicky Lola

[Lola]

Feb 5, 2016 9:16:09 GMT -5 mary1217 said:

Feb 3, 2016 9:41:38 GMT -5 mamanorris said:

I have heard these are magical. holdyourhaunches.com/

This brand is on pick your plum today Clicky Lola

Thats way cheaper! Except I dont really need brown or white. 

I do love the herringbone vest on that site though. 

[Lola]

OH. MY. GOSH. I had the link from a few years ago saved in my bookmarks. Look at these pants! www.betabrand.com/womens/pants.html

[Liv]

Feb 5, 2016 10:02:42 GMT -5 Lola said:

OH. MY. GOSH. I had the link from a few years ago saved in my bookmarks. Look at these pants! www.betabrand.com/womens/pants.html

NICE!