I cried over hot dog buns

Yes, you read correctly. Last night, due to stress, raging emotions from lady problems, and two hours waiting outside for elephants to not show, I ended up crying over hot dog buns.

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Actually, I cried because I had no hot dog buns— that may be worse than crying over spilled milk. It was a full-on refrigerator breakdown. It was amusing as it happened, yet my mother, the caregiver she is, freaked out and sent me straight to bed with a strong dose of meds, quickly knocking me out.

This morning, however, I woke up and looked as if I was punched in the face. I was as swollen as the elephants that never showed. Luckily, I had my handy-dandy The Socializer pen from Elizabeth Grant ($40 for two) to de-puff my eyes, and I walked out of the house looking bright-eyed and well-rested.

This is a definite time when a great beauty product saved the day. A lady can breakdown, but there’s no reason we actually have to look a mess. I’d love to give you tips for de-stressing, but I’m not sure alcohol and rock music is the best advice.

So, I bring it to you, how do you de-stress, and what is your beauty lifesaver?

About the author

Chelsea is a 24-year-old NYC PR girl, working with two international beauty and fragrance brands. She began musing about the oh-so-(un)glamorous worlds of beauty and fashion in 2006, when she decided to kick the fishes to the curb, and trade in a life of marine biology for one filled with stitches, charmeuse and serums. Prior to working in PR, Chelsea studied at Hofstra University, graduating in 2011 with a B.A in Public Relations. She also interned for prominent women's magazine Ladies' Home Journal, and blogged regularly for its Ladies Lounge Blog.