Spanx

I’ve spent a lifetime trying out creams and sprays and powders and products, and I now have a few beauty “secrets” I swear by. Since Lord knows I can’t keep a secret, I’m going to share a few of my favorites with you. Here goes …

Ardell Duralash Flare Short Lashes
Oprah is the one who convinced me to try individual fake lashes. Once I saw the difference in her face after she pulled off her fake lashes on her show, I went out, bought my own set, and have been using them ever since.

After years of denial, it was time to face facts.

“Is that going to be all for you?” the saleslady asked as she rang up my new clothes.

“No,” I said. I couldn’t believe the words that were about to come out of my mouth. “I’d also like some … Spanx.”

There. I’d said it. Spanx. The modern-day girdle. Buying a pair was akin to waving a white flag in the big belly battle. My face reddened, and the saleslady took note.