• Home
  • Travel
  • About Stephanie
  • Work With Me

How to Survive Life in the Suburbs

Ode to Lip Gloss

in Uncategorized on 07/21/09


I woke up this morning..wait did I even sleep?
So SO tired.
Red. Puffy eyes.
Rats nest where my hair used to be..
Felt like crap…. from the new zit emerging on my shiny little chin, to my unshaven ankle bone.

How can I possibly go out and greet the world?

To every woman’s secret weapon..the bathroom vanity.

Visine-red eyes be gone.
Eyelash curler-thank you for the fake awake.
Cover-up-bye BYE zit. (bless the makers of quality cover-up)
Bronzer-fake glow wipe out that pastey shine.
Gloss-lips from dull to soft and kissable.
CHI flat iron-ahh a miracle worker…bye bye rats nest.
Push Up Bra- now I know Victoria’s Secret.
Venus Razor-smooth and sexy for one more day.
Black skirt and top-elongate and minimize baby.
High Heel-bless you, those three inches are stretching these gams.

I swear to you I look like a different woman then the one that greeted me in the mirror this morning.
Without the magic vanity chock full of drops, sprays, powders and tools the world would be a much scarier place…..for you!
Bless you magic vanity.

  • « Who Needs Men?
    View of the Beach »

    Comments

    1. Mrs. Fish aka Two Fish says

      July 22, 2009 at 3:09 am

      Oh I so love the magician’s chest of secret weapons to greet the world! Now if we can just get a better mirror….

    2. Tami says

      July 22, 2009 at 2:25 am

      LOL I feel ya! Ooh do I know ho wyou feel. it’s an everyday thing here! =X

    3. Suzy says

      July 22, 2009 at 2:20 am

      I can’t LIVE without Visine in the morning. It’s too scary otherwise.

    4. Kristin says

      July 22, 2009 at 1:55 am

      What would we ladies do without it? And I can’t say enough about the power of black!

    5. Lady Mama says

      July 22, 2009 at 1:30 am

      Trust me, it works miracles for me too! 😉 I enjoy the ritual of making myself look presentable in the morning. Oh wait I don’t do that anymore. Hmm…

    6. Sara @ Domestically Challenged says

      July 22, 2009 at 1:22 am

      Yes! I live for those same items! I love my CHI
      oh, and left you an award!

    7. Makeup Princess aka Steph says

      July 22, 2009 at 12:21 am

      That is the cutest story!! And sooooo true ; )

      My Blog xoxo
      http://www.cosmeticscountergirl.blogspot.com

    8. Veronica Lee says

      July 21, 2009 at 9:47 pm

      I know exactly what you mean, sister!!!

      That was a cute post!!

    9. Donnie and Kristen says

      July 21, 2009 at 9:09 pm

      This is so my story this morning, although I don’t know how you do the heels!

    10. Busy Bee Suz says

      July 21, 2009 at 8:16 pm

      This is my story everyday!!!
      You are too cute.

    11. Randi Troxell says

      July 21, 2009 at 8:00 pm

      though i love being a girl, and i love girly things and makeup… sometimes i envy men too- wash, dry, clothe theirselves… and waaa-lahhh!!

    12. Hit 40 says

      July 21, 2009 at 6:27 pm

      I put away the make up for the summer. I look a little scary. Just enjoying not putting on the face everyday and washing it off.

    13. Loukia says

      July 21, 2009 at 5:55 pm

      Ha! Well said, my friend!

    14. Just Breathe says

      July 21, 2009 at 5:33 pm

      I love being a woman but I want to be able to get ready in the morning like a man. My daughter and I always want to be a Jetson so your done in a snap!

    15. Marbella Designs says

      July 21, 2009 at 5:30 pm

      ha ha, bless the vanity full of magic.
      me….i’m still in my pjs, in that scary state!

    Newer Comments »
    Travel addict, sun seeker, coffee drinker, fashion lover, picture taker. This is a peek behind the closed and competitive doors of the suburbs. A place to come to learn about the best places to travel with your kids in Canada, the United States, the Caribbean and beyond! stephanie@sassymodernmom.com
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter

    Search This Site

    Guest Blogging For ETCanada & Skinny Cow

    At the GRAMMYs !

    sassymodernmom

    Canadian Blogger. Traveler. Influencer. Picture Taker. Family Travel Expert.
    ❤️London ON
    ☀️Always planning my next vacation!


    Some places are beautiful.
Some places make you fe
    Some places are beautiful.
Some places make you feel a little something.
And then there’s @loviamykonos. 🤍

Looking for a hotel in Mykonos? This one has stunning views, the warmest staff, dreamy boutique-style surrounding and an unmatched location.

There were so many moments sitting on our terrace, looking out over the Aegean, we’d look at each other and say, “Can you believe we’re here! That this is real!” 💕
Lovia, you were pure magic. ✨
We left a little piece of our hearts there. 🇬🇷🤍

#LoviaMykonos #Mykonos #MykonosGreece #GreekIslands #Lovia


    Moments from Mykonos…. What a trip 💙 . #mykonos #t
    Moments from Mykonos….
What a trip 💙
.
#mykonos #travelphotography #greece #anniversary


    A little sunshine, a lot of memories. . #greece #
    A little sunshine, a lot of memories. 
.
#greece #santorini #anniversary


    30 years. Still you. Still us. Still my favourite
    30 years. Still you. Still us. Still my favourite adventure. ❤️🥂
.
 #Saintorini #SantoriniGreece #anniversary #LuxuryTravel


    Missing all the wonderful cottage things….. #mind
    Missing all the wonderful cottage things…..

#minden #boshkunglake #traveltuesday #familyvacation #docklife


    Throw back and a little travel inspo…. Hubby and
    Throw back and a little travel inspo….

Hubby and I will never forget the ferry ride in Lake Como that took us to this HomeExchange in postcard perfect Italy. 
How did we manage to spend almost 2 weeks at this dreamy location without maxing out our credit card? @homeexchangecom 

I promise - once you try #HomeExchange you will never look at travel the same way again! Follow the link in my bio for all the deets. ❤️
.
#HomeExchangePartner
#SwapStories
@homeexchangecom


    Squee! It’s that time again — planning another #Ho
    Squee! It’s that time again — planning another #HomeExchange getaway!
Leaving the house behind and headed to Ontario cottage country. 🌲☀️
The hubby and I are planning a 7 night lakeside escape just a few hours from home, and honestly, this is where the girl math really starts mathing. After an expensive year, I’m extra grateful for our HomeExchange membership — and I love browsing all the gorgeous lakefront homes nearby!

Do you have a favourite town or lake in cottage country? Tell me!!

One annual membership fee + listing our home = unlimited swaps all year long. Affordable luxury travel for the win.

If you want to travel more often and live like a local, you need to check out @homeexchangecom. 

.
#HomeExchangePartner #SwapStories


    Chasing sunsets and making memories with the best
    Chasing sunsets and making memories with the best of friends. Hubby had a birthday he will never forget!
.
.
#mexico #luxurytravel #sayulita #alleycattours #nofilter


    Touring Sayulita….. Time with good friends is time
    Touring Sayulita…..
Time with good friends is time well spent ❤️🥂
.
.
#sayulita #mexico #mexicolife #marchbreak #travelwithfriends


    Once upon a time in Mexico 🇲🇽 . . #Cabo, #loscabo
    Once upon a time in Mexico 🇲🇽 
.
.
#Cabo, #loscabos
@quiviraloscabos, @loscabostourism
#loscabosmexico, #cabossanlucas



    Follow on Instagram


    Facebook

    Categories

    Blog Archive

    Copyright © 2009-2026 · Life in the Suburbs by KrizzyDesigns

    Copyright © 2026 · Glam Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in