Yeah!  My internet connection is finally back.  So glad to finally rest my "Blackberry thumbs."

Coquette is falling for the look of stylish headbands.

Stiletto Jungle explores the "collegiate lingerie" trend.

Bag Snob shares Hermes Scarves' Knotting Tips and Tricks! 

Beauty Snob shares the Art of Aging Gracefully.

Is the press ruining fashion? Fashiontribes investigates.

KRiSTOPHER is loving, hating, and wearing sculpted heels.

My Fashion Life explores the trend for Spring hair: Top Knots.

Papierblog looks at whether eco-fashion is truly for the masses.

Shrimpton Couture shares fugs, latex and her diary.

Bag Bliss says bring your white handbags out of hibernation!

Stylehive says Neon + Neutral = Now!

O-Gloss is a spring/summer staple for eBeautyDaily.

Fashion Indie talks about the Begining of the End for Rachael Zoe. 

Second City Style: Whats your fashion personality? What your spring wardrobe says about you.

I can't pinpoint when pre-shampoo treatments became popular (I'll have to quiz a hairdresser about that soon) but I believe they are really effective - especially when you need to treat a specific problem.  My problem lately?  Dryness.  Big time.  I have even experienced some breakage which hasn't happened to me in a long time, so I've been a little distressed.

My hair has been through a lot of changes over the last two years - relaxed, weaved, natural, and now texturized with the occasional weave again.   Inconsistent weather hasn't helped either, so I have been doing a lot of super-moisturizing conditioning treatments over the winter and, hands down, Phyto's Phytonectar Ultra Nourishing Oil Treatment is one of my favorites.  The consistency will amaze you - it's nice and thick like a gel (The secret? 12% egg yolk oil) and I was very pleased with the immediate softness of my hair as I rubbed it in.  The bottle is not ridiculously small (1.7 oz) but the oil goes a long way and that made me happy because I am more likely to spend thirty bucks on a facial moisturizer than a hair oil.  I started applying the Phytonectar around my hairline first, and then worked my way through the rest of my hair all the way to the ends (my 4B texturized hair is short again) and I still have plenty of product left.   Another bonus, especially with summer around the corner, is the added UV protection.

I think this one's a keeper.

Phytonectar Pre-Shampoo Ultra Nourishing Oil Treatment for Ultra Dry Hair $30.00. 

Okay, where have I been? 

I was writing a completely different post tonight (or err... this morning) when I discovered Fat Girl Sleep by Bliss.  I still don't really believe in cellulite creams, but every now and then, I am a big sucker  - especially for Bliss.  I think of it like insurance.  Late night is primetime for beauty treatments for me, so I'm going to race out and buy this tomorrow and see if the lavender scent fools me into thinking the encapsulated "slenderiZZZe complex" and "dimple diminishers" are the real deal.

I'll get back to you...

Bliss Fat Girl Sleep $38.00.

Simplicity with just enough edge not to bore you to death.   It's all in the details (bugle beads, stones and strategic sequins.)

Michael Kors Bugle Beaded Shift Dress $2,995 $908.

Karta Stones Shift Dress $216

Tracy Reese Printed Bodice Shift Dress $360 $215.

Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Foil Shift Dress $350 $245.

Old Navy is having a one-week-only 50% off  sale that ends on May 1st.

Pique Tube Dress in Warm Fire Red $9.99.

Women's Plus Printed Halter Dress in Animal Print $24.99.

Tie-Front Tunics: Light Blue Print and Yellow Print $12.99.

Lightweight Waffle-Knit Hoodie in Sunbeam $14.50 and Seed-Stitch Hoodie in Light Heather Gray $19.99.

Maternity Tie-Front Tube Dress in Bright White $15.99.  Maternity Tie-Front Bubble-Hem Dress in Warm Fire Red $21.90.