Retrodiva's Beauty Bar: hangover

I hit up Shecky's Girls Night Out DC yesterday evening, and I had a pretty good time. But the best part of these things is always the goodie bag, am I right? I had a good time wandering through the booths, and the venue was fantastic, but I was hoping for more beauty brands. Instead there was a fair amount of clothing and jewelry, both of which I love, but maybe not in such huge quantities.

At any rate, here is the goodie bag all spread out for your curiosity. Here is what it was made up of:

Harlequin Romance & Mystery Crime Scene at Cardwell Ranch, free copy
ROC Daily Microdermabrasion Cleansing Disk
Betty Crocker Warm Delights Minis in Molten Chocolate Cake flavor
Magnet/picture frame from Skyy, X Rated, and Midori featuring three recipes using each liquor (I sampled two of them at the event - yikes)
Phisoderm three step skin care system sample
1 oz. BioCare Labs Body Butter
.5 oz. Noxema Soothe and Smooth Maximum Strength Medicated Bikini Creme
4 Colgate Wisp mini-brushes
6.76 oz. Yes to Carrots C a Softer You Hand and Elbow Moisturizing Cream and a $1 off coupon towards purchase
1 oz. Larabar Jocalat chocolate orange organic food bar
3 oz total (2 tubes) Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion
5.8 oz (full size) Colgate MaxFresh Spearmint Burst toothpaste
One 4-blade disposable razor
Kiss nail file
3 Goody StayPut Hold rubber bands for hair
4 Goody Colour Collection rubber bands for hair
.5 oz. Alagio Professional Haircare Trend Starter Matte Wax
.5 oz. Alagio Professional Haircare Trend Starter Twisting Paste
.5 oz. Alagio Professional Haircare Trend Starter Spiking Pomade
.35 oz. Redken for Men Mint Clear Shampoo
.35 oz. Redken for Men Cool Finish Conditioner
.35 oz. Redken for Men Grip Tight firm hold gel

But the very best thing that I got in my bag?

That's right. A full tube of AlkaSelzer's new Wake-Up Call effervescent tablets, designed for "temporary relief of minor aches and pains with fatigue or drowsiness associated with a hangover".

I don't know about anything else in my bag, but I can tell you that these things are the bomb. There were four of us, and we all unanimously concurred that they work, and work quite well. Opinions were mixed on how tasty they were, but all were believers in the effectiveness.

Take that for what it's worth.

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Good times last night. It was a friend's birthday, and we went for dinner and then drinks at the local club. Inbetween the Bacardi and Cokes, I also tried a little delicacy called Italian Surfers. I highly recommend them.

Needless to say, I don't feel all that great today. So I'm sharing with you some great links for getting rid of the morning after nightmare we call hangovers.

wikiHow: Get Rid of Hangover: I love how French Fries are on their list of things you'll need.

eHow: How to Get Rid of a Hangover: The actual article is blah, but the member comments are awesome.

Health911.com: Hangover Remedies: Love the folk remedies.

How to Get Rid of Hangovers: Again, check out the member comments - hilarious!

How Do I Get Rid of a Hangover?: Love the recommendation for the Price is Right.

I hope everyone feels better than I do!