I am a slave to looking good as in i always go out with full make up nails done hair done that kind of thing.... wish i could put as much effort in to being slim as I did tarting myself up!
But I want to give my self a beauty treat for when i lose my next 5lbs and short of botox (that im scared about having & cant really afford) I dont know what to do and I dont want a food treat
Any suggestions? or non beauty treats that dont involve food

xxx

I'm completely with you on the beauty addiction. I've recently become completely addicted to Groupon, which tends to have lots of beauty deals on (it's where I got my Power Plate classes from) so I tend to treat myself to one of those a month. It's quite nice because you get to try things out you wouldn't normally (fish pedicure, anyone?) The only word of caution is that you might not be able to book for exactly when you want so it's not ideal if you want something for a specific day.

If it's just a small-ish treat I'm after, nothing beats Clarins Satin Smooth Body Lotion for me. Just bliss.

Let us know what you end up going for!

I love Groupon, such good deals, i will keep any eye out over the next few weeks.
Thanks will keep you posted xx

I feel like a million dollars after my spin class!

uglyduckling ; I am exactly the same. I get up so early to give myself a couple of hours to get ready for work. People think that I am just someone who likes to look perfect but little do they know that without all the make-up and the long shiny hair I would never leave my house. I have a real problem with looking at myself in the mirror and would never subject anyone else to having to look at me "au naturel ". I think that my weight has given me a total complex about the way I look, and despite reassurances from friends and family, I find it very difficult to see anything attractive about myself and try to hide behind long hair and lots of make-up.
Marie ; I find products from Lush make me feel relaxed and pampered. A lovely bath with a bath bomb and glass of wine followed by a nail painting session always lifts my spirits

2 hours to get ready is about the same for me i get up at 5am just so i can spend time on my make up, I like the results though
I havent seen a Lush shop for years I used to love their bath bombs, i will have to look up where to find one.
I paint my nails every night i know its a little over the top but i love the glossy look you 1st get and with my kind of work by the end of the day they look dull and normally chipped.
Thanks for all the suggestions ladies xx

Go to a department store that sells top notch make up products -> you know the ones uhrm 'Army & Navy' etc etc, where you walk in and a barrage of perfume scents waft up your nostrils.

WELLLLL go to the make up counters and ask them about wanting to try certain products but not knowing how to apply them properley, you will probaby get a free make over out of it with top notch products, it hasn't failed yet haha (I do this about once every month, so the workers don't get too suspicious) and it feels lovely having your make up all profesionally done (for free may I add). Just buy a cheap eyeliner from the make up counters if you feel a bit cheeky ;]

Good luck

I always feel good when I've done my hair and make-up, and got nice new underwear on. Even if I'm just going to asda in my jeans, I always feel good with my hair and make-up done and nice new underwear on

I think these all sound like really great ideas. After all, we can't wait until we are Goal to look good. Carpe diem and that nail color.

I wear nice underwear and/or I go work out. Seriously there's nothing like wearing sexy underwear to make you feel better.

I always feel good when I have a soapy bubble bath with bath bombs in, candles and an oil burner with a lovely aroma burning around my bath, then on to doing my hair and make up and put a dash of sweet smelling perfume on, that always does the job

I like to wear make up to make myself feel good, but I draw the line at getting up at 5am I just couldn't do that although in my twenties and thirties I used to spend a lot longer getting ready than I do now. Marie don't let me hear you speaking about botox at your age you bold girl. No one needs it in their twenties or thirties make the most of your lovely young plumpy skin.

I just had lash extensions though for my trip to Ireland I am so pleased with them, they look so natural I didn't go for the big full on Jordanesque look.

My favorite reward is new perfume! I always feel like it's a splurge since I do already have a few bottles, so it's not something I neeeed but something I want

i hardly ever wear make up only if i go out to a special place like for a meal or a concert or something. why dont you have a spa day or something xxx