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Adore Beauty PRO – For makeup artists, aspiring makeup artists and beauty junkies. Our 12 Favorite Primers to Help Makeup Stay Put. Cult of Pretty - A Cult Beauty Products Blog. Angelica. Surrender, Dorothy: The Nordstrom Sales Girl Stole My Bra. Steph and I went to Nordstrom this past weekend to get fitted for bras. A friend of mine had this done a few months ago and went up several cup sizes. I had high hopes for my 36A. High hopes, my friends. I've also gained some weight, which is usually good for the cups if not for the hips. Let me just start by saying Nordstrom makes me nervous. The people there are all lovely, no, it's not that. It's just that I am not one to spend money on pretty things. I know, you are dying, right? We arrived at Nordstrom and the two bored-looking salesgirls sprung into action, wielding tape measures wildly. "What have you DONE to that bra? " "Oh, this? " "Do you put it in the dryer? " "No, I hang it.

" "Do you use the gentle cycle? " "Um, no. "Um, probably almost five years old. " She pressed her hand to her temple. She rushed back outside to get a "fit bra," which is what they call a bra that's very true to size. "See? " She looked me up and down as if amazed I was able to even drive myself to the mall.

Red Means Go. Settle down | Is There Anymommy Out There? Settle down, it’ll all be clear Don’t pay no mind to the demons They fill you with fear. Trouble it might drag you down, If you get lost, you can always be found Just know you’re not alone Cause I’m going to make this place your home. — Home, Philip Phillips The air smells like wood smoke, nearly freezing rain, and wet pine needles. The stroller wheels slosh through the river running down the sidewalk, kicking mud and decaying leaf bits onto the front of my snow boots and jeans. Nate sobs, hunched low under a bright red and blue blanket, his face pressed into the canvas at his side, and periodically emits a high-pitched keen of protest that resonates in the hollow spaces inside. “I want to finish the puzzle,” he howls again. “We need to pick up Saige and Garrett at school, baby, but when we get home I’ll help you.”

Home sticks in my throat. The urge to flee starts with the heavy feeling that something is irrevocably broken, beyond repair, and slinking away in the night is the best option. Far From Flawless. I love classic, elegant Christmas decorations. But the reality is that I live with three little ones who love colorful, bold, animated style. Because it is their home, too - I want to include them. Here are some ideas of how to do that! First of all - Let them get their hands on the tree! It doesn't matter if the ornaments aren't equally balanced or there are silly ones right up front. Your child will love seeing reminders of things they love on the tree and will feel valuable by being included. My children adore colorful lights. Several years ago, someone gave us this obnoxious delightful dancing snowman.

Between church, school and home, we have tons of Christmas crafts. Another easy way to keep the children involved in Christmas is to play out the Christmas story. Is there anything you put out at Christmas only for the sake of your child?  Atlantic-Pacific. This year has been an amazing adventure- thanks for following along!

Cheers to the next... Writing Outside: inspiration for an adventurous life. Writing Out Loud. Lara Crudgington Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist. Angy's tea room. 10 Most Common Skin Problems. – Learning to tackle these skin or dermatological problems will surely help! It’s quite possible you have taken care of your skin your entire life, never had acne, never overexposed yourself to the sun and wore moisturizer everyday. It is also possible that you are one of the millions of Americans who suffer from skin disorders, frequent acne and overexposure to the sun. Did you know that regardless of how well you have taken care of your skin and how well you continue to take care of your skin, you are still at risk of suffering from more than half of the ten most common skin problems of our time?

Here we have broken down the ten most common skin problems you may face in your lifetime and what you need to do if you are victim of one of them. 1. Acne affects millions upon millions of people every year. If you are suffering from extreme bouts of acne you should seek advice from a professional such as your dermatologist. 2. 3. There are also some very effective lotions on the market. 4. 5. 6. FutureDerm.com - beauty from a scientific perspective. Beauty blog, beauty Q&A, skin care product reviews, cosmetics reviews, hair care reviews. Beauty « Glamazons Blog. Ask The Glamazons: Tips For Wearing Matte Lipstick Tuesday, April 8, 2014 Glamazons, I love matte lipstick (and wear it religiously!)

So I field a ton of questions about keeping it from drying, cracking, chafing and more. Fortunately, I’ve learned a few tips of the trade from wearing matte lipstick all the time. Continue reading... NEW FROM MAC: MAC Playland and Studio Sculpt Shade and Line Glamazons, More exciting news from MAC Cosmetics! Continue reading... GLAM SCOOP: Beyonce Channels Marilyn Monroe, Bobbi Brown Launches Eyewear and 20% Off at The Gap Monday, April 7, 2014 Hey Glamazons! Continue reading... This Weekend’s Fashion and Beauty Sales: ASOS, Neiman Marcus, and Victoria’s Secret Friday, April 4, 2014 Hey Glamazons, You know how easy it is to convince me to go on a shopping spree. Continue reading... Breaking Beauty News: Lupita Nyong’o Lands a Deal with Lancome Continue reading... Beauty Crush: NARS Launches Summer 2014 Collection and 413 BLKR Blush and Illuminator Continue reading...

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