Have a Feel-Good Holiday this Year
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under DIY, face, gifts, holiday, self-improvement
Sleigh bells are ringing, snow is glistening, and you’re all about that walk through a winter wonderland. But along with the joy of these seasonal outdoor elements comes the stress of holiday shopping, party hopping and family gathering. We say, no need to be gloomy when there’s merriness to be found. Here, ways to relax and rejoice, while respecting the green (both the Earth and your loot).
Tags: beauty, dry skin, fashion, holidays, inspiration success writing education self-improvement, makeup, winter blues
Be the Envy of Many with NVEY at NIMLI
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under anti-aging, eyelid, eyeshadow, gifts, holiday
Available at one of my favorite stores, NIMLI is online retailer devoted to providing natural, organic, and sustainable lifestyle products, while embracing style and aesthetic. NIMLI offers a lovely selection of makeup including the beautiful organic line, NVEY ECO, and I’m in love with NVEY ECO’s Creative Eye Color System. Soothing Chamomile and antioxidants Vitamin C, E & A, make for a smooth and soft formula excellent for dry and sensitive skins. A natural base of corn silk and jojoba oil adds depth of colour, ease of application and long wearing ability.
Tags: all-natural, beauty, discount, dry skin, eyelids, eyeshadow, gifts, holiday, makeup, organic, winter blues
Keep Your *Beautiful* Tan Year-Round with a Drugstore Bargain
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under anti-aging, bargain, body, skin care, wedding
I know I’ve been on a big L’Oreal kick lately, and guess what? It ain’t over. L’Oreal recently introduced their Sublime Bronze line, and I’m in love. My pale-skinned self can’t get enough of one self-tanner in particular, Luminous Bronzer. It’s touted as a lotion, but I’d call it more of a lotion-gel…or gel-lotion…whatever. It’s pretty awesome.
Tags: anti-aging, bargain, economy buster, Hollywood, self-tanner, wedding, winter blues
Skin of a Goddess: A Simple Salt-Scrub Recipe
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under DIY, bargain, body, gifts, handmade, recipe, skin care
Here’s a lucious recipe for a classic salt scrub that’s especially luxurious, feminine, but not childish. Bolivian Pink Salt looks gorgeous in the scrub, but you can use your favorite fine-to-medium grain salt.
Tags: beauty, economy, recipe, skin care, winter blues
Longing for Spring? How to get a sun-kissed look without the sun
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under blush, holiday, makeover, sun care, tools, brushes, gizmos, gadgets, wedding
With the latest blast of winter weather, many of us are yearning for a hint of Spring sun. If you’re one of us, check out this video which will show you how to get that lovely sunkissed look, minus the sun (and the UV damage).
Tags: anti-aging, beauty, winter blues
Got the Economy Blues? Beat ‘Em with These Beauty Values
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under bargain, blush, concealer, cosmetics, education, eye liner, eyebrows, eyeshadow, foundation, gifts, lipgloss, lipstick, tools, brushes, gizmos, gadgets
It really doesn’t cost a fortune to look beautiful, or have the latest and greatest beauty buys from some of the best around….
Tags: bargain, beauty, economy, winter blues
Uninspired.
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under self-improvement
Lately I’ve been so uninspired. Can you tell? FYI: that’s NOT me in the picture; it’s actually the photographer. The expression on his face so perfectly represented how I’ve felt lately, I had to put it up.
Anyway, as you’ve probably noticed, I haven’t posted since election day. And let’s face it: that was a lazy [...]
Tags: inspiration, seasonal affective disorder, winter blues
