Tag Archives for beauty
Hair and Makeup
It has been quite the wedding-filled week. On Monday, my mother came into town and we saw my dress for the first time. Seriously, I haven’t seen this thing since I ordered it in January. JANUARY. I can’t say too … Continue reading
Natural Beauty: Misses
I’m still loving the oil cleansing method. Lately, I’ve heard a lot of raves about coconut oil as a moisturizer. I’m sure it smells amazing! In the past week or so, I’ve had two humorous “fail” moments with natural beauty. … Continue reading
Fat Tuesday: Dancer Inspiration
Two weeks ago, I joined the gym my sister attends. Having a workout partner is fantastic – especially one as dedicated to fitness as Kerry. On Saturdays, however, I’m on my own. Saturday is Zumba with Juan; my favorite class … Continue reading
Natural Beauty: Oil Update
Yep, still washing my face with oil. I love it. My skin really feels great. Here’s a picture of my make-up-free mug (as I try to take a picture in the bathroom while both catching the light and not looking … Continue reading
Natural Beauty: DIY Shampoo and Toner
I was pleasantly surprised by the response to my telling you I wash my face with oil. To confirm that the Oil Cleansing Method is the way to go (for me, at least), I’ve gone back to “normal” (read: store-bought) … Continue reading
Fat Tuesday: Nudity and some Great Suggestions
On Saturday, my lovely friend Renita and I spent the afternoon at a local spa getting massages. The whole thing was set up by her ever-thoughtful husband as a Christmas present (how perfect is that? – not just a massage … Continue reading
Natural Beauty: The Oil Cleansing Method
So, about two months ago, Sarah at Yes and Yes introduced me to the Oil Cleansing Method. Yes, it’s cleaning your face with a mixture of olive and castor oil. For real. Read up, I’ll wait. {Michael Young Olive Oil … Continue reading
On Vanity
“Vanity and pride are different things, though the words are often used synonymously. A person may be proud without being vain. Pride relates more to our opinion of ourselves; vanity, to what we would have others think of us.” -Jane … Continue reading
Fat Tuesday: Killing Us Softly
Sophomore year of college, the Resident Adviser in my dorm held an event. Interested parties could convene in a chosen room in the dorm’s basement to watch Jean Kilbourne‘s Killing Us Softly – a documentary on the image of women … Continue reading
Sephora think you’re Fat
Yes, a two-fer! Just in time for Fat Tuesday, Will sent me this article from The Slog concerning a recent trip to Sephora to buy nail polish. What’s in a name? A lot, when Sephora chooses to name a purple shade … Continue reading
