Faking it in Chicago on WGN’s Daytime

Fake it till you make it is the motto, right? We’ve got everything from eyelashes to sculpting bathing suits to cheat your way into looking and feeling fabtastic today on WGN’s Daytime.

Let’s talk hair: With the bob haircut being the goto style of 2021, we’re seeing fewer extensions and more play with hair color. We say, get it done at home. Become your own colorist and save mucho dinero… Especially if you are someone like me who has to maintain roots every few weeks. These new colors by Avon are so shiny, easy to use, and take the guesswork out of the home salon experience.

Avon Elastine SALON de Color
PRICE: $9.99
SHOP: @Avon

Nourishing shades that care for your hair.
Superior results, no appointment necessary. This salon-quality hair color kit provides 100% gray coverage and rich, long-lasting color and in a nourishing cream formula with pro-keratin, collagen, and ceramides for your most luxurious locks and healthy-looking hair that’s silky to the touch. Plus, we never use ammonia, parabens, mineral oil, or benzophenone. It’s gentle on hair and non-irritating. Comes in a variety of shade ranges including rich browns, ravishing reds, radiant blacks, and beautiful blondes so you can find your perfect color.

Most of us, if not already familiar, became friends with dry shampoo over quarantine. Now, I have the next level in clean hair without the shower. There seriously is nothing like this I’ve seen.

Swair Showerless Shampoo
PRICE: $36 8oz. $14 for 2oz.
SHOP: @SwairHair and Amazon

Showerless Shampoo™ is a game-changing dry shampoo alternative that cleans your hair without suds, rinsing, or residue.
How it works: When you spray Showerless Shampoo™, our formula interacts with your hair so that the dirt and sweat can be towel-dried away leaving you with hair that is actually clean. Towel dry to remove the dirt/sweat/daily grime, and air dry or blow dry excess moisture.

2020 was the year that many women shed their addictive lash extensions. Now, we’re looking for ways to actually make our own lashes look longer and thicker without the glue and salon visits. Nothing works better than RapidLash but you have to stay with it.

RapidLash Eyelash Enhancing Serum
PRICE: $49.99
SHOP: @CVS

RapidLash eyelash and eyebrow enhancing serum helps improve the appearance of your own natural lashes and brows. No need to fake it anymore! Fabulous, healthy-looking lashes and beautifully brilliant brows are just a few, easy brush strokes away!
RapidLash is an innovative serum formulated with an exclusive Hexatein 1 complex, that helps improve the appearance of eyelashes and brows with a simple once a day application. In as little as 4 weeks (1), lashes will appear more beautiful and brows will be beaming with newfound shine and sheen.



As a makeup artist, I have a few products I use on everyone. Lip balm, eye drops and a primer that makes even the most dehydrated and bumpy skin look like its poreless and smooth.

TIZO3 Primer Sunscreen
PRICE: $41.99
SHOP: @theboxbydrava.com

This lightly tinted mineral sunscreen provides SPF 40 broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection for the body and face. 20% Zinc Oxide mineral sunscreen reflects and refracts UVB and UVA rays away from the skin. Exceptionally gentle, even for sensitive skin. Calms and soothes as it protects. Transparent tint blends beautifully on dark or light skin tones. Moisturizing formula leaves a soft, dewy finish ideal for normal to dry skin. Antioxidant Vitamins C & E help defend against free radical damage. Contains NO chemical sunscreen filters, dyes, fragrances, gluten, or preservatives.
Reef-friendly. Also available non-tinted.

Summertime might be on its way out, but that tan doesn’t have to fade. One of my favorite ways to fake a tan is with this daily moisturizer. It’s so easy.

Jergens Natural Glow + Firming Moisturizer
PRICE: $8.49
SHOP: @Target

New and improved formula gradually creates flawless, natural-looking color and visibly firmer skin.
• Now infused with collagen, elastin and coconut oil for a boost of hydration
• Keeps skin moisturized and glowing all day long
• Paraben free, dermatologist-tested, and cruelty free
• Available in Fair to Medium & Medium to Deep

I may be bringing this suit to you late in the season, but it’s never too late to push them up, suck it in and curve it out with a little shapewear in your bathing suit? Maybe plan a late-season vacay?

TA3 Lacey Body Sculpting Swimsuit
PRICE: $178
SHOP: @ta3swim.com

The lacey suit has unparalleled sculpting abilities. Game changing fabric & construction dramatically yet comfortably smooths & supports.
Fabric is ultra matte so it works as a swimsuit or bodysuit.
• Medium cut leg with cheeky back coverage
• Outer fabric is a light weight activewear compression fabric, similar to a high end sports bra
• Front & back waist is lined in power mesh
• Adjustable straps
• Removable bust pads
• Ultra supportive shelf bra
















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