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6 Ways to Feel More Comfortable About the Way You Look
Do you ever struggle with self confidence? The older I get, the more I realize that self confidence is an fickle emotion that tends to come and go in waves for all of us. We may feel confidence in the way we look on Monday, only to feel awful about ourselves by Wednesday, returning to a place of self confidence on Friday. Repeat that cycle a million times and you have my life in a nutshell. But I am certain that I am not alone in this capricious cycle of self confidence. With a focus on the now, I think today is the perfect day for all of us to…
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4 Ways to Invest in Your Appearance
We all spend money on improving the way we look. While some expenses may only bring temporary results, there are certain purchases that can have a much longer term effect. Keep reading for 4 ways to better invest in your personal appearance for a lasting impact as we move forward into a new year and beyond. *This is contributed content. Purchase quality wardrobe pieces that are versatile. When spending your hard earned money on apparel and accessories, it is important to consider how much use you will get out of each item. A cheap pair of sneakers that falls apart after barely a few months of wear is not the…
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4 Fashion and Beauty Essentials Every Woman Needs
Many women focus on personal style as one of the most vital elements of fashion. The women’s fashion industry is one of the most profitable industries in the world. For example, in 2018 in the United States alone, the revenue generated within this industry was about $41.2 billion, evidence of how much fashion impacts every woman. Regardless of your personal taste and sartorial choices, there are a few essentials that every woman needs in her wardrobe to compliment her style. Below are four of them, but I am certain that every woman has her own unique list of wardrobe essentials. The American women’s accessories market is worth a reported $31.9…
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The Best Ways to Dress to Show Off Your Tattoos
Tattoos are an expensive habit but a wonderful way to help body and skin become a canvas of self expression for artistic types of people. If you have tattoos, then you have most likely spent a lot of money on your body art. So the last thing you want is to cover up and hide your self expression beneath your clothing. Instead, you probably want to incorporate your tattoo art into your style choices so the world around you can see your creativity. The moment you decide to get a tattoo, you will begin to view your entire wardrobe from a different perspective. As soon as you start adding body…
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Smile Brilliant: Use Your Smile to Change the World & Link Up On the Edge #191
“Use your smile to change the world; don’t let the world change your smile.” Chinese Proverb *This is a collaborative post with Smile Brilliant. The at home teeth whitening system was provided to me for purposes of this review. As always, all thoughts and opinions are entirely my own. We are living in very difficult times at the moment, but that doesn’t mean we should allow the challenges that face us to change who we are. We should try our very best to rise above the chaos, maintain our positive outlooks, and smile through it all. For when times get dark, sometimes a smile is the best way to brighten…
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Wildroot for Stinky Pits & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #167
Either I am very easily amused or too much time spent at home with the entire family has taken me straight into the land of lost minds as indicated by the uncontrollable laughter that ensued when I typed the title of this post. Literally, sitting alone at my desk while the children are picking up sticks in the yard (that’s today’s science project, I guess), I just guffawed right out loud which turned into a giggle that I could not control. Then I thought perhaps the title was actually really just kind of stupid. So I considered deleting it and starting anew. But then that would require also deleting this…
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3 Things You Should Know Before Getting Your Nose Pierced
Whether you were inspired by the fun and punky look of this sweet David Bowie t-shirt or you have been long contemplating taking your edgy style to the next level with a nose piercing, there is a good chance that you have been hesitant about it because you are unsure what a facial piercing will look like on you. Plenty of women think that they cannot get facial piercings after a certain age. Others may be restricted by their professions. Unfortunately, there is still a stigma surrounding certain types of body piercings especially facial piercings like nose rings or studs because they are so dominantly visible. I got my first…
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The Basics of Wedding Dress Accessorizing
With spring peeking through the clouds and cold, we are getting hints that wedding season is just around the corner. And with Valentine’s Day this weekend, there may be many a wedding proposal already in the works. Many newly engaged brides in the planning process for the big day will soon be scouring the internet for ideas to make the day perfect. And for most, their wedding ensemble is the most important starting point. You may think that finding the right gown to wear is the end of your wedding day fashion journey, but that is most definitely not the case. Many brides-to-be find themselves seeking accessories that will make…
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The Benefits of Flaxseed Oil for Skin & Link Up On the Edge #172
Oh, sweet menopause and the years that lead up to it. Are any members of the female gender exempt from the symptoms? There are dozens of symptoms that accompany this change of life and every woman experiences a unique combination of them. From cold flashes (I don’t get hot, I freeze) to severe cramping and raging PMS to itchy skin and consistently disrupted sleep, I have to say that none of the premenopausal symptoms are really pleasant except perhaps the part about increased sex drive. However, that can be a nuisance as well if it hits at inopportune times leaving one feeling all frisky and no way to scratch that…
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Dry Brushing with Prana Brush & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #148
Have you ever heard of dry brushing? Although it is an ancient Ayurvedic health practice, it was a brand new concept to me when I was first approached by Prana Brush to try an Ionic Body Dry Brush. I am a huge advocate for all natural methods of improving and maintaining health and wellness and avoiding sick visits to the doctor’s office, so I jumped at the chance to see how dry brushing works and the ways in which it can benefit my health and my body. How does dry brushing work? Dry brushing creates a natural friction between the ion-charged copper bristles and your skin, thereby producing negative ions…
