Tag Archives: make up

How to Save Money on Lipstick

Did you know that during the worst economic times, sales of lipstick tend to go up? This is because lipstick can be a little affordable luxury that makes women feel good without having to spend a lot of money. Lipstick has gotten a bit fancy these days, though, and all of the special formulas can come with a special price, making lipstick more pricey than it was in years past. Still there are ways to save money on lipstick, no matter what your favorite type or color. Rescuing a Bad Lipstick Sometimes you buy a lipstick on impulse, you get … Continue reading →

How Young Is Too Young for Make-Up?

My preschool daughter isn’t much for primping. I’m lucky if we get out of the house with her teeth brushed and her hair combed, minus a major meltdown and my stock lecture on the importance of personal hygiene. However, during a recent trip to Wal-Mart my observant 4-year-old spied a unique sight: A little girl getting a pedicure. (All Wal-Mart’s come with in-house Korean nail salons, right?) “Mommy!” she exclaimed while violently tugging on my coat pocket. “That little girl is getting her toes painted!” I must admit I was a bit taken aback by the sight of what looked … Continue reading →

Beauty, Inside or Out?

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An article in Southern Cross magazine declared that, ‘on any given day, the average Australian woman draws from a collection of $100 to $400 worth of cosmetic products to look after and make up her face.’ I was astounded and horrified when I read this statement. But what about this one? ‘One of the three women interviewed by the Herald Sun for a “face-off” of beauty products and their costs admitted the total contents of her make-up drawer are worth over $5000.’ Don’t get me wrong I’m not suggesting Christian women should not wear make up. I don’t feel dressed … Continue reading →

Student Absences and Make-up Work

This is the time of year for school sickness. Stomach viruses, strep throat, ear infections, and flu are swarming the buildings as we speak. Believe it or not, my county has even seen a few cases of the chicken pox. More and more students are being sent home or not coming to school at all. The nurse’s office at our school is the busiest place in the building. She is continuously taking temperatures and calling parents. Teachers are striving to keep up with which students are sick and need to see the nurse and which ones are just needing the … Continue reading →

Find Quality Make Up For Less

Women buy a lot of makeup and cosmetics. For many women, its the way they feel put together, or ‘divalicious’ as I like to refer to it. However, makeup and other types of cosmetics can get expensive over time. There is good news though, you can save money on makeup and get it for less, while still enjoying wearing it. I would like to introduce you to Eyes, Lips and Face – commonly referred to as ELF. This particular website has an absolutely stunning array of makeup colors and products. They have been featured in all of the hottest trendy … Continue reading →

Fashion Forward: Charitable Cosmetics

What mom doesn’t owe Bird Bird, Elmo, Ernie and Mister Rogers a debt of gratitude? If you are not a regular contributor to the Public Broadcasting Service, which broadcasts family-friendly favorites such as Sesame Street, Between the Lions and Reading Rainbow, here’s a chance to give back and smell good while doing so. As you well know, PBS is a non-profit organization that relies on donations, mostly from viewers. To help out the network that airs so many educational programs, the famous beauty brand, Philosophy (which is extremely popular with celebrities) has decided to support the network’s fundraising efforts by … Continue reading →

Fashion Potpourri

After spending the first part of the month tackling New York Fashion Week trends I decided it would be a good idea to update you on what has been going on in the world of fashion on the other side of the country. It may not be haute couture, but “Desperate Housewives” Teri Hatcher and Eva Longoria know a good thing when they see… and feel it. The lovely ladies are on a mission to inform the world about Pierce Jeans—for good reason. Longoria recently told TV’s “Extra” that not only are they most “fashionable and great-fitting jeans she owns,” … Continue reading →

Throw Away Your Mascara Forever

Some women have been able to throw out their eyeliner and eyebrow pencils forever by undergoing “permanent make up surgery.” It is a type of cosmetic surgery that permanently tattoos make up on a person’s skin. If the idea of ditching your eyeliner intrigues you, you may be happy to know that there’s now a new procedure that will allow you to further lighten your makeup bag. It’s called eyelash extensions and it allows women to get rid of their mascara forever—without going under the knife. The eyelash extension procedure does not require surgery; rather it is done by salon … Continue reading →

Weight Loss Lip Gloss

You’ve heard of the blush that helps chisel your cheeks, the mascara that promises to plump up your eyelashes, and the foundation that claims to give you a “healthy glow.” Well, how about the lip gloss that promises to take off pounds, lift your mood, even curb the urge to smoke. Cosmetics companies are in the business of making a multitude of claims, but rarely do I buy into any of them. But, when I heard that a product called Loss Gloss Blast claimed that it could “take inches off your hips,” I was intrigued. The manufacturer says that the … Continue reading →

Permanent Make-up

Micropigmentation is an ancient practice of enhancing facial features that has become popular around the world! Using needles, granules of pigment are implanted below the surface of the skin for cosmetic or corrective enhancement. Permanent make-up is only one use for micropigmentation. Scarring can be improved through micropigmentation, as can uneven skin pigmentation. For women who undergo breast surgery, micropigmentation can be used to reconstruct the nipple area. Micropigmentation is more or less a tattooing process. The needles penetrate the skin just a few millimeters, depositing fine granules of pigment under the surface. The pigments used are made from safe … Continue reading →