a consumerist lament (or, don't go a-changin' on me)

Here is a list of all the things I regularly use (or semi-regularly...let's face it, I am way too time-pressed to wear much makeup) that have been discontinued or tragically reformulated over the last year.  Also, they are ALL by different brands/companies, so it's not as if some sudden bankruptcy or merger or weird new company direction is to blame. 

- shampoo
- conditioner
- leave-in conditioner
- exfoliant
- foundation
- concealer

It would almost be funny if it weren't so goddamn disastrous.

Also, it is possible that this list is actually even longer.  These are only the things I have gone out to buy or replace.  

It's like the universe has conspired to undermine any attempt at a beauty regime.  

beauty

Bettie Page passed away today at the age of 85. What a sexy woman she was! I recently learned that much of the lingerie she wore in her photo shoots she designed and sewed herself. Although, of course, in many of her photos she isn't wearing anything at all. Whenever I wear stockings I feel like I'm channeling a little bit of retro Bettie pinup glamour.