Hey all! I think I’ve been a bit ambitious in terms of my updating schedule. I’m in a show at the moment which takes up a fair bit of my time (I should be working on lines right now, for example), so my updates might slow down here for a while. No fear, I’m not …
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Days 5, 6, 7, and 8 (I’m the worst)
I’m back! Unfortunately I don’t have a computer at home so weekends are my designated off hours from this project, and then yesterday was just too crazy at work to even think about posting. But I’m here now to give you a little update on the last few days. I think I mentioned briefly that …
Day 4: 1930’s Skin Care and Makeup
I know you’re used to hearing this from me by this point, but I’m sorry again. I realized too late that in order to give you all the entertainment of seeing me try to perform these exercises Sylvia has in her book, I would have to have someone take the pictures for me. I didn’t …
Day 3: Back to “Reducing”
Due to some poor planning on my part, I had to do my “reducing” day earlier than I anticipated. I thought I had it figured out, but clearly I didn’t – that’ll be on my tombstone. So today I was back to the basics – see my Day 1 post for details. My one indulgence …
Day 2: The “In-Between Plan”
*Note: My friend/editor is still out sick, so again, apologies for any mistakes you find – I’m covering her job at the front desk, so I’m hastily posting this right before the end of the workday.* Today we’re moving to one of the other (less strict) meal plans in the book – for the “In-Between” …
Day 1 of the “General Reducing” Plan
*Before before we begin* – My “editor” is sick today, so she didn’t proofread this post- forgive my errors and terrible writing. Thanks in advance! *Before we begin* – Sylvia says you absolutely must have a colonic irrigation every day for 3 days before beginning her plan, but needless to say, I’m going to take …
An Introduction to Me, Sylvia of Hollywood, and “No More Alibis”
Welcome to No More Alibis: Vintage Beauty in a Modern World! I’m Kim – actress, singer, cubicle-worker, and lover of all things vintage. I decided to start this blog because I wanted to share my weird interests in the diets, beauty tips, and fashion of a bygone era. I went to school for vocal performance …
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No More Alibis: Vintage Beauty in a Modern World 