Lemon Juice? A Natural Defunkorizer

Hello Ladies,

  

Apparently, I am one of the few people that didn’t know that a bit of fresh lemon juice under your arm pits can drastically reduce perspiration and body odor.  I wanted to share this tip with you  because whether we admit it or not we have all had those moments where the deodorant breaks down and we want to sheepishly hit that Southwest Airlines  get away button.  Anywho, a  squirt or two of lemon juice might just be your savior.  Here is why....When you use lemon as deodorant, you are saturating your underarm Apocrine Glands with the acidic juices. Your Apocrine glands are the ones responsible for creating  odor. Apocrine glands release secretions from inside the body. Bacteria is naturally attracted to these secretions before they leave your body.

When the bacteria release toxins and waste into these secretions, it gives the secretions a a not so fresh odor. By knowing how to use lemon as deodorant, you neutralize the bacteria in the secretions with the citric acid.

Lemon juice can be mixed with baking soda to make more of a 'powdery' texture which is easier to apply and dries quicker - the baking soda absorbs excess sweat or you can water down juice (with vinegar if you prefer) which has been strained through a cheesecloth and put it in a spray bottle to spray directly under arms.


Make sure the juice is completely dry before you put on your clothes as it may stain clothing or alter the color of the dye when it is subsequently washed.

Be cognizant of dryness or redness once you know how to use lemon as deodorant. Sometimes the citric acid might be too strong for your skin to handle.

Hope this helps!

Stay tuned til next time.  Same bat time same bat channel.

K.D.

New Years Eve Fashion Feature on Good Day Atlanta

Hello Ladies,

I pray you guys have a FABULOUS New Year!  I have a quick video from Good Day Atlanta I wanted to share with you!  It gives you some great style ideas for all those New Years Eve parties.  It features my favorite green fashion forward person in the world, Daniel Troppy.  Check out some of his fashion tips for building a stylish outfit from start to finish...Enjoy!

http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/dpp/good_day_atl/Great-Styles-at-a-Low-Price-20111216-gda-sd

Check ya later!


Same bat-time same bat-channel...

K.D. 

Get you some recycled luxury!

Hello Ladies,

Every week I will update you guys on designer shoes, a super chic outfit, or some antique jewelry I nabbed from what I believe is one of the best  spots in Atlanta to indulge in some super fabulous vintage style. The spot is Double Take Boutique located on Auburn Avenue.  I absolutely adore the owner Daniel Troppy and he is the only way that I can remotely stay stylish on my meager salary.  Daniel was just voted in the December issue of Atlanta Magazine Best of Issue the Best Consignment Store in Atlanta. At Doubletake Boutique you can find Alberta Ferretti, Sky by David Park, Chanel, Valentino, Escada, Thierry Mugler, and dozens of other fabulous labels on a daily basis.  I don't even want to mention the great deals Daniel gives his customers.  I almost tripped getting out the door one day with two St. John skirts and a top for under 60 bucks. The best thing is that a lot of the pieces are vintage. So, you will be the chick at the party with the one of a kind Carolina Herrera dress.  Plus, you are recycling clothing and saving our precious planet.

I know that some of the high end stores and more generic spots have become our old fall backs when it comes to style.  But, think about changing your mind set switch it up a bit.  You can always wear a killer vintage piece with something more modern and have fabulous style.  Check out the pieces bellow I nabbed from Daniel.  The entire outfit was less than 75 bucks AND.......The shoes I nabbed from Daniel are Christian Louboutin purchased a few years ago from Jeffrey in Phipps Plaza (with the original receipt!).  I splurged on the shoes and got them for 200 bucks!  Mall? Did someone say mall? I think I spent my last days fighting traffic, crowds, annoying snobby sales clerks at Neiman, and sticker shock prices.  Check out the outfit below. Here is the link to thethrifters.net (where Daniel posts all his fantastic treasures and Doubletake Boutique's blog.

http://dtroppy.blogspot.com/ 

http://www.thethrifters.net/

Skirt-St. John
Top-Trina Turk
Cardigan-Theory
Shoes-Zebra Print Christian Louboutin 
Ring-Vintage Yves Saint Laurent
Earrings-Alexis Bittar

Happy Thrifting!!!!!

Check you later ladies.  Same bat-time same bat-channel

K.D.

This one thing has got me trippin

Hello Ladies,

I hope you are having a FAB day.  I wanted to pop in and tell you about one natural hair necessity I can't live without.  Got any ideas???? Well, this tool prevents my hair from feeling dry and scaly like the alligator in the Dove commercial!  Since I been using it my tresses feel soft and luscious on a regular basis.  I adore it and wouldn't dream of washing my hair again without it.  It is a shower filter by Aquasana.  It is truly one of the best hair/skin investments I have made since going natural three years ago.  I have used it consistently for over a year and I definitely can tell the difference.  Before I began using a shower filter my hair definitely felt more brittle and it was a lot harder to seal any moisture into it.  Well, little did I know that tap water can be filled with chlorine that robs the hair of all of its natural oils and creates excessive dry skin and hair.  Aquasana filters help reduce chlorine and other harmful chemicals found in tap water in turn making the hair and skin a lot softer.  I am telling you guys it is one of the best investments I ever made. It is a staple of mind I would recommend to anyone on their quest to a healthier lifestyle.  I am NOT a product junkie at all.  I don't recommend products that promise to create curls that don't exist or one stop miracle shampoos that promise to make your hair grow to your knees like cousin it on the Adams family.  I stick to the same products that have been working for me over the last years which include coconut oil, aubrey organics shampoo and conditioner, flax seed gel and shea butter.  Anywho, this product combination in addition to my Aquasana shower filter definitely gives my hair the midas touch!

Check you later ladies

Same bat-time same bat-channel

K.D.