Aug
24th
2009
So, I can’t decide whether I approve of the teal polish trend that’s omg sooooo in right now or not. I think it’s one of those things where one random person decided to wear it, it was photographed, Lauren Conrad felt the need to join in, then everyone was all nuts about it (remember the purple last year?).
As reluctant as I am to buy into every new (and sometimes silly) trend, I did pick up a bottle today to try out. It will only go on my toes, since, you know… teal fingernails on the receptionist doesn’t exactly scream “professional”.
Well, what do you know?! LC has blue toes.
The Glamourai (anyone know her real name?) prances around in cute/terrifying shoes and blue toes.
Maybe it was just Suri who started it all. Who knows.
What do you think about it? Weird? Cute? Eh?
Tags: Beauty blue polish nail polish teal polish trends Categories: Beauty
Jul
30th
2009
As a new mom, I’m finding that my beauty routine has changed a bit. Even up until the day Madeline was born, I was (I’ll admit) quite the diva. So much has changed, being that time and funds are more limited nowadays.
Now, the things I would have accomplished without batting an eyelash are falling by the wayside. Things like bubble baths, curling my hair, and even shaving my legs (horrid, I know). Professional pedicures, where I used to spend $30 every two weeks, are few and far between. Tanning was a daily addiction, getting highlights every 5-6 weeks was a must, and I can’t forget how relaxing it was to get those massages.
Looking back, most of those little luxuries were pretty costly and unnecessary for me… to a point.
I know bottle blondes really do NEED highlights that often or else you start looking skunky and cracked out. I’ve been there. You might remember when I recently and very briefly made the switch back to blonde. Though I loved it so, the upkeep just wasn’t realistic for me at this time in my life. So back to low maintenance brunette I went, and I’m kind of loving it more than the blonde.
Tanning, well, I still love it despite all the damage it does. But I’m having a really hard time justifying spending $40+ for a month when I could just go outside and use the sun for free. Slathering on a little bit of self-tanner works just as well (and more quickly).
Pedicures on the other hand… I just can’t part with them. When we have the extra money to splurge a bit, the nail salon is the first place I’ll go. When we don’t have the extra money, I do what I happen to be doing right this second… soak my feet in a tub and paint my nails myself.
I never wanted to be the mom who made excuses for why her appearance went downhill, but now I can sort of understand it all. Babies have a way of sucking up your energy. Making time for the little things that make you feel relaxed and beautiful is still very important, you just have to work on finding new ways to make it happen.
What is the one thing in your beauty routine that makes you feel the most beautiful? What luxuries do you splurge on? Is there anything you absolutely can’t live without?
I told you it’s the pedicures with me… crusty feet have never been my thing. Do share!
Tags: Beauty highlights luxuries motherhood painting nails pedicures shaving legs tanning Categories: Me Being a Mom Personal
Sep
12th
2008
For as much time, effort, and money we spend on perfecting our appearance, it must be something that holds quite a bit of importance. Beauty and fashion trends are ever-changing, as the latest fads tend to evolve quickly over short periods of time.
One thing is to be sure: Great looking eyebrows never go out of style. It’s one accessory your face can’t afford to skimp on, unless of course, you favor the whole Sasquatch look. Thank Heavens, I’ve grown out of that stage. Seventh grade… yeeow.
Bushy eyebrows and glasses? Check. The mustache didn't make an appearance for another few years.
Trisha Bartle, the beauty and brains behind Makeup Files, was an absolute doll in letting me check out her latest eBook, The Complete Eyebrow Guide. She has compiled an extensive, yet easy-to-follow guide on achieving the perfect brows. The book goes through various hair removal options, includes step-by-step instructions and is packed full of other informative tips and tricks I would have never known.
One thing I especially appreciated was the section dedicated to grooming men’s eyebrows. I think we can all give her a big THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for that one!
...not cute.
If you’d like to become acquainted with Trisha, her beauty blog and her lovely eBook, hop on over to Makeup Files and read for yourself. :)
Tags: Beauty bushy eyebrows grooming review the complete eyebrow guide Categories: Beauty
