So ladies, I just celebrated my 26th Birthday in Vegas (see Viva Las Vegas post) and I’m back in the Big Apple. The weather is thundering and raining and i need to work out how to preserve my  summer glow. I managed to loose 60 bucks in about five minutes on the black jack tables, but I’m determined not to loose my current golden tan, expensive pedicure and miraculously blemish-free skin.

I spent every day in the sun wearing factor 15, even when it looked like my skin was growing immune (and already had good color). I also used a tanning oil which helps achieve a darker glow. Obviously you need to keep sunglasses on, but I like very big shades (some might say ludicrously big shades) to protect the very delicate eye area because, remember girls, this is the area which will wrinkle first.

So what’s the plan of action now I’m home and feeling all down in the dumps? Firstly, moisturising is the key, i am presently using a heavy body moisturiser as well as taking cooler showers, so as not to dry out my skin and very gentle exfoliation. I am also planning to continue my fake tanning ritual. Every second day, I will carry out the tanning process (remember ladies pay attention to heels and areas of the body which can be easily forgotten). I also got my pedicure jazzed up with a discreet-looking nail stamp. I visited the Las Vegas Outlet mall to buy myself a new leather bag (i spilt a daiquiri on it at some Las Vegas bar..whoops!) and a lady tested out these new, super easy nail designs on my pedicure. For more info check out the Nail Dolly website. I am also planning on keeping in the sun as much a possible so that the constant exfoliation and sunlight will help keep my skin as blemish free as it currently is.

What’s going to be harder for me though ladies, is maintaining a positive outlook now my vacation is over.. and going back to work sucks….

Please comment below and let me know your vacation beauty secrets….