New Year's Resolution #1 - Clean Up Your Act! Soho Beauty Vanity

Get a fresh start on the New Year with an organized vanity!

Soho, NYC We all want a clean slate for 2014, don't we? Well, I've taken on the daunting task of reorganizing my walk in closet for the New Year. Call me crazy but I thought I would at least put a dent in my over-stocked nightmare by starting with my vanity. I'm just sick and tired of knocking things over and hunting through a forest of makeup brushes to find just the one I need.  O.k., I had some help:

Soho Beauty's Clean Up Your Act Primp it Beauty Vanity
This is the Chanel of makeup organizers and the half moon shaped mirror adds to the glamour! Made of clear acrylic, it is heavy so no worries about it toppling over no matter how much you load it with. As you can see, I have mine at maximum capacity and there's still a bit of room to spare. Super!

Soho Beauty Clean Up Your Act Primp It Beauty Organizer

Get Organized!
Having my makeup vanity organized like this saves so much time in the morning! I put all of my serums, moisturizers and primers in the organizer along with my makeup brushes. It's even allowed me more space for my Kett Jett Airbrush Makeup Compressor to have a permanent spot up top to use whenever I like.

This organizer holds a LOT with two sections to divide brushes for face & eyes.

Here are the product details from the Soho Beauty Website:

Don't be a bathroom hog! The "Clean Up Your Act" Primp-It Clear Beauty Vanity keeps all your makeup not only organized, but with a mirror! Tiered-out sections for all your brushes, tools, and tubes and an angled mirror so you can apply just about anywhere!!

• Space efficient
• Clear acrylic
• 4 lipstick slots
• 2 brush/tool cups
• 1 open deck
• Angled mirror
• 9"L x 7"W x 4"H

I even have space for my Conair True Reflections Makeup Mirror which is HUGE.

Clean Up Your Act Load & Stow
I have A LOT of cosmetics and tools so I'm adding the Soho Beauty Load & Stow organizer to my vanity top set. This will make a huge difference in how easily I can access my makeup tools. I will keep you up to date on my walk in closet transformation (with tips from LA Closet Designs) as I get things set up but suffice it to say it is now a pleasure getting ready in the am. Both these organizers are available exclusively at Walgreens. Here we found the Load & Stow on the shelf at our neighborhood store. The Primp It requires some assembly, (two screws to mount the mirror), but it was very easy. Fab!

Soho Beauty products are sold exclusively at Walgreens.

Makeup organizers c/o Soho Beauty

Shake the Weight Program!

Come on, 2011 is YOUR year to Shake the Weight! Yes, we've all put on a few extra pounds from those holiday parties and treats. Plus who had time to hit the gym? Start the year off right with our week's worth of delicious shakes guaranteed to kick it up a notch. Build lean muscle and lose fat with a Rainbow Light Shake - a - Day!

You'll have a delicious shake for breakfast or lunch as a ONE meal substitute. You won't get bored because you'll find a lot of variety to be had with Vanilla, Acai Berry Blast and Chocolate Protein Energizers! Our recipes incorporate enzyme rich fruits, vegetables and nutritional supplements to add flavor, fiber and satisfaction to your shake-meal. Here's the first up with a few optional ingredient ideas.


Rainbow Light shakes mix easily with milk, water or juice. Rice based, they give you a whopping 15 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber per serving. Start your day with one of these shakes and see how much more energy you'll have through lunch....without being hungry!

Here is the rich Chocolate Protein Energizer with a teaspoon of Chocolate Ovaltine and a half scoop of IVL's All Day Energy Greens added to low fat milk and crushed ice. These extra nutritional supplements are optional as the Protein Energizers are complete on their own. However, if you've over-indulged a bit, these extras can help with detoxification and energy levels. I used a shaker cup for this so it was super fast and blended completely. You don't need a blender with these Rainbow Light Shakes unless you want to add fresh pureed fruit. This is my "After New Year's Eve Party" detox mix so after all that champagne, I'm in no mood to hear the whirl of a blender. Here you go:

Rich Chocolate Protein Energizer Shake Recipe

1 scoop Rainbow Light Chocolate Protein Energizer

1 tsp Chocolate Ovaltine

1/2 scoop All Day Energy Greens

8 ozs Low Fat Milk, (Almond or Rice Milk is also good)

4 ozs Crushed Ice

Throw everything into an IVL Shaker Cup which contains a mesh strainer and shake vigorously. Pour and drink! This is an easy no-blender recipe to get you rolling PLUS it's absolutely scrumptious.

Check out some more yummy options for serving up these delicious fat trimming shakes and exercising in the cold at the X-Training BLOG's SHAKE OFF WINTER WEIGHT article. Cheers!