The Emmy Awards. Rosacea. Two peas in a pod, right? Hmmm, let me see if I can bring you full circle.
If you’ve been around here for awhile, you know that I deal with mild rosacea. (I’ve mentioned it here and here. Also, here’s a short video on the condition.) For me, rosacea USUALLY means flushed cheeks while drinking wine or a ridiculously bright red face while working out. Apparently this week, however, it means I’M GOING TO THE EMMY AWARDS, as a guest of Galderma. (Galderma makes Cetaphil, and their Gentle Skin Cleanser, combined with a few other products in my arsenal, has been the key to managing my rosacea for quite some time.) Funny how these things work, no? Circle complete!
This Sunday morning, I am heading up to LA where I will spend the day getting red carpet ready (hair, makeup, the works!) with two other beauty bloggers before attending the awards with D that evening. I DIE. Okay, okay…let’s get to the pressing issues…what am I going to wear? Well, as much as I want to rush out and buy something new (because I DO), I am going to save my pennies and wear an old faithful. Have you ever bought a dress off the rack that felt like it was specifically made for you? I found a black, vintage-inspired Dolce & Gabbana dress years ago at a Neiman Marcus final call sale, and it was love a first sight (and fit). Since it’s black, I figured a little sparkle on my shoes might be nice.
As for hair and makeup, I’m thinking a side chignon and red lip. I’ll keep you posted on that one…no matter what, I will be firmly enforcing Operation No Hot Mess with the makeup artist, as to keep my face from looking like the last time I had my makeup done professionally in LA.
Enough about me, let’s talk about the actors I could possibly see in person. Jon Hamm, Alec Baldwin, Tina Fey, Jane Krakowski (huge 30 Rock fan over here), Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Christina Hendricks, Jon Stewart, Cat Deeley (SYTYCD, holla!), Jane Lynch…the list goes on and on, but let’s get real, folks. Friday Night Lights was my favorite television show ever, and it’s up for Best Drama. Seeing anyone from that show will give me heart palpitations, but could it be that Tim Riggins will be in the house??? D will have to restrain me from chasing after him like a rabid dog. (I kid, I kid. I am always a lady. A “lady forever,” I suppose. TEXAS FOREVER, TIM.) Who else should I be on the lookout for? Should I just stay in the ladies bathroom all night, waiting for a big time celebrity to walk in? I’m considering it.
Can you sense the excitement over here? Really, really excited.
Back to reality for a second. I’m doing a little giveaway for my fellow rosacea-prone friends out there. Galderma is offering a prize pack of Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser and and Cetaphil Facial Moisturizer to 2 readers. To win one of the prize packs yourself, submit a rosacea-related makeup or skincare question in the comments and you’ll be entered to win. Winner announced Monday, September 19th.
(To everyone, though, remind me who needs to be on my radar! Who would be your #1 celebrity sighting? My head is spinning. TIM RIGGINS, Y’ALL. I AM FOURTEEN YEARS OLD.)
whoorl
September 15, 2011 at 5:28 pmTo my fellow rosacea ladies,
I will definitely put together a post on the products I use for my face. Look out for it in the upcoming weeks!
jora
September 15, 2011 at 5:51 pmHoly cow, girl!! Have so much fun and report back!
Elizabeth L
September 15, 2011 at 6:42 pmLooking forward to your rosacea products post.
My doc recommended CeraVe and I started using it and found it stung my face. Want to like it but found it made me more red. Have others experienced this?
Haley @ Cardigan Junkie
September 15, 2011 at 9:26 pmOhmigosh, I’m so excited for you. I’d jump in front of a car to meet the cast of True Blood, but I don’t think they’re up for any awards so they may not be there. But if you do happen to run into Alexander Skarsgard, could you tell him Haley loves him from afar? Thanks. ;)
Heather
September 15, 2011 at 10:06 pmOMG!!! I want to be you right now! I MAY be slightly jealous. um.. OK so Cetaphil is my drug. I can’t live without it. If I had use only one thing on my face (including makeup) it would be my Cetaphil cleanser. I have converted many friends to using it because it really is the BEST out there.
Sonja von Franck
September 15, 2011 at 10:55 pmBut of course you are going! Great things are always happening with you which is why we always stay tuned! I guess good things happen to good people. I love that Pinterest picture, and you would have the moxy to pull off the side chignon. I would always fall back on making the most of my long hair, so I can’t wait to see you pull it off!! Can’t wait to see the pictures!!
Roxanne
September 16, 2011 at 5:52 amOh my gosh, the fact that you have the chance to see Tim Riggins in REAL PERSON, well. It is too much.
Courtney
September 16, 2011 at 7:19 amMY GOODNESS! Please, please, please enjoy every moment you can with Jon Hamm. I’m sitting jealous over here. That is all. P.S. I love Cetaphil.
Neda
September 16, 2011 at 9:28 amHave a blast! Would Gerard Butler show up to the Emmys? :-) Enjoy!!
Jill
September 16, 2011 at 9:48 amVery exciting news for you!
I never considered that I might have Rosacea until last year. I have always ended up with a bright red face from exercise and if I blush it lasts for hours. When I was at the eye doctor a while ago he said something to the affect of “Those with rosacea like yours often causes bloodshot eyes too.” Huh? Rosacia like mine?! But it sounds like a legitimate answer.
So… what other products (aside from the Cetaphil cleanser) do you use to manage your Rosacea?
kat
September 16, 2011 at 2:43 pmomg, i’m so jelly! have SO much fun.
just remember – clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose.
LauraK
September 16, 2011 at 5:39 pmSo glad you’re putting a post on rosacea together! I’ve been dealing with mine for a couple of years now…tried fancy creams (didn’t work) and a Doxycycline prescription from my derm (good, but can’t take forever). I guess my question would be, does rosacea affect not only the coloring of your skin (red!) but the condition as well? I feel like my face has become drier, puffy and more “blah” since my rosacea has gotten worse. Are their products that will help both the redness and the “blah-ness” (scientific term)? Thanks!!
melanie
September 16, 2011 at 5:47 pmUgh, rosacea, I have it, too – do you know if it is the rosacea that makes the weird little bumps in your skin? Not zits, but little bumps, which have, well, stuff, in them. Not that I squeeze them (fine, I might sometimes). Anyway, would love to win and have people weigh in on the bumps and also whether anyone has any tricks to make them go AWAY.
Gabrielle - Design Mom
September 17, 2011 at 3:49 amSo excited for you! Can not wait to read the report!!
beckie
September 17, 2011 at 8:32 amHow utterly exciting!
Question: how do you tackle puffy eyes even when using gentle cleansers?