MIND. BODY. SOUL.
June has been one of those months. It has been a struggle to fight the good fight on many days. There were moments when getting out of bed seemed impossible. My family, although 800 miles away has been a great support system. There is always the encouraging phone call or package of mama's baked goods. ...
Finally! Summer has arrived! It was definitely one of those winters that had me dreaming of warmer months. And of course, with the coming of warmer weather, beach days, and shorter skirts comes a list of my latest product favorites for the season! So without further ado - 1.) Sunscreen! Now most makeup already has some ...
Throughout our lives we are trained to be "yes" people. We say yes to things we do not necessarily want to do because we want to 1.) prove our capability 2.) please everyone 3.)avoid the uncomfortability of refusing to do something. Saying "NO" is a difficult thing for so many of us. However, it is ...
Dating these days is a crazy world that basically speaks another language. For me, it is Greek. My last relationship was 7 years long and was one that I believed was heading towards marriage. Lo and behold, it went the way of the dodo bird and I ended up alone at 30 (ahem, 29 forever) ...
For the past 3.5 months I have found myself unemployed for the first time since I was 16 years old. The experience has been revealing to say the least. Now, I quit my prior position by choice. Albeit, one of the most difficult ones I have made in years. Much like a relationship, my job ...
YESSSSSSSSSSS! Spring is here! While it may be rainy and somewhat gloomy, I am in total acceptance of this above freezing temperature range! I see you agreeing ;) . Plus, I love playing around my rain boots. #puddlejumping. With spring comes all new trends. Last week, I mentioned my favorite makeup looks for the season so ...
April is here! That means Spring has sprung! With a new season comes my favorite new trends in makeup! I have listed some of my favorite new spring looks from the runways below. Enjoy! 1.) Winged eyeliner! Yes. Yes. Yes. I love a dramatic exaggerated eye. 2.) Bright bold lips! Deep berry tones and fire engine orangey-reds ...
There you are at a lovely dinner party. You spent an hour perfecting your makeup and your face looks gorgeous. As the night progresses, the inevitable happens, your "face" starts sliding off your face. Never fear! Here is what I keep in my evening bag to keep my face fresh throughout the entire evening! 1.) Urban ...
Pinterest! Whoever came up with this idea was pure genius! I know I am not alone when I say it is a go-to guide and idea encyclopedia for just about anything from party planning to style and beauty. Below I have linked some of my favorite Pinterest tricks that help me in my daily life! ...
This week I would like to continue on our path of internal beauty. This post idea came to me in a conversation I had with a dear friend this morning. While I have not known this friend for very long, I feel a connection with them. Often there is connection through pain and shared experiences ...