Shut the front door!!

Swearing is not one of my most ladylike characteristics but I find that there are occasions that warrant some profanity. (and I'm really good at it!) "Are you f'n kidding me?!?!?" When I found out how much I owe the IRS. "Oh, sh*t!!", when I speed by a cop on the highway. "Unf'nbelievable!!" (internal dialogue, with an eye roll) when I get in the wrong line at the bank behind someone who has decided to bring in their life savings of pennies. (Really?!) I learned this skills set from the master, my mom. She was the CEO of a family with no bonuses and endless overtime so she had every right to throw out the occasional f-bomb. This, however, was a one way street which I found out at the ripe old age of ten. I was riding on my yellow Schwin ten speed (envy of the neighborhood) without using my hands (super cool) and listening to my Sony Walkman.(which was also yellow) I hit a crack, lost control and wiped out. I walked in the door, tear stained and bloody. My mom ran to me and asked "what happened?" "My f'n bike hit a crack and I wiped out." She looked at me and said, "I will clean you up and than that mouth of yours." (oh crap!) Depending on the level of offense this would dictate the amount of time we had to suck on a bar of soap. (I was usually at DEFCON 1) To ensure there was no enjoyment during this punishment she found the most heinous bar of soap ever invented. Lava, manufactured since 1893 and made for coal miners. (wtf?!) After sucking on this red, chemical infused bar of soap for five minutes and getting lectured for sounding like a truck driver, (truck drivers always get the bum rap) I agree that "fudge", "sugar" and "dang it" are better options. Too bad Shhh. soap wasn't around back then, I would have enjoyed sucking on a lemon-spiced bar and spewing a litany of inappropriate words. Alas, I still sound like a sailor (might as well include them too) but I smell amazing!  Thanks to Shhh.

What: Shhh. soap was developed by Becky Sturm of Stormsister Spatique. Shhh. is three in one beauty.  A soap you can use to shampoo, shower and shave.  The soap takes three months to manufacture to get the correct combination of essential oils to do their magic, (no toxic chemicals here!) it's worth the wait. Get your Shhh. now! The 8 launched yesterday, it's eight essential oils which it will be a huge hit! I plan on using it as a diffuser.

What to expect: Shampoo, Shower and Shave all in one bar. It's a three for one. I do recommend a conditioner after shampooing. It smells great and tastes good too. (swear all you want)

Where to buy: On-line at 3waybeauty.com and at Styledlife located in the Galleria in Edina.

How much?: 6oz. bar is $17.00, 1.5 oz bar is $5.00 and 8 essential oils, 2.5 ml vial is $13.00

Gigi's Tip: I suggest heading to Styledlife to buy Shhh. soap because you will inevitably find something fabulous for yourself. Styledlife is an accessory haven with the most beautiful pieces of statement jewelry, hats and vintage bags. LOVE IT!