Beauty/Fashion

Girls can obsess about many different things, especially between the ages of 13 and 17. The hair, the clothes, the voice, the body...on and on they can go! Though most of these types of obsessions are normal and soon pass, some can lead to insecurity and low self-esteem. The fact is, most girls, including your teen daughter, have something they would change about themselves if given the opportunity. And, there is nothing wrong with that; however, it's important to help our daughters to understand the beauty of being themselves and owning who they are inside and out. Here are some of the most common things that your teen may be wishing she could change about herself.

When it comes to buying clothes and accessories, everybody prioritizes individual items differently. If you wear dresses every single day, they’re a far more worthwhile …

When wearing glitter, there is a fine line between elegant and gaudy. For example, a dress with glitter detail can be dazzling, as long as it is accented appropriately. It is easy to get carried away trying to give off that enticing shimmer with your makeup. No one wants to be compared to a walking disco ball! But sometimes it can look great, and make your face even more beautiful. Here are four times you can get away with wearing some sparkle!

Spring is right around the corner, meaning brighter days and a budding sense of new life. Naturally, my mind goes to creating a fitting makeup palette for the season. When I think Spring makeup, I think about subtle pink tones on my lips, a delicate peachy rose finish on my cheeks and lovely wide and long lashes. This makes for a simple, but elegant look. Spring is also a chance to give your skin a little TLC after a harsh winter. I would love to share my spring beauty recommendations and tips.

As a branding expert, I see all sorts of women in business. I see their good qualities, and I also see their hesitations and what …

As the years pass, our faces often show the wear and tear of life and noticeable signs of aging. We  develop wrinkles, our pearly whites …

What is at the center of looking great? Is it dressing for your body shape and size? Is it finding your style and sticking with what works? Yes, it can be all of those things, but there is something else: wearing the right colors. If you get your colors mixed up, you can go from being bright and beautiful to looking washed out and tired. The wrong shade can make you look older, miserable or even sickly. There is this shade of taupe that makes me look dead...I call it the casket color. And, yes, I avoid it like the plague. Choosing the best colors to suit your skin tone, hair color, eyes and more is essential if you want to look your best. If you're not sure which ones are best for you, these tips will help!

Wow! Life has sure changed in the last year since I’ve blogged. Let’s see, I moved from Virginia Beach to San Antonio, separated from the United States Navy and became a civilian for the first time in ten years, started working towards my Bachelor‘s Degree in Fashion Management and Marketing, and hmmm… oh yeah, I made another human being! Her name is Aysen, and I couldn’t be more excited about her coming into my life.

If you know me at all, then you understand my passion for taking care of my skin. Though I've used many quality brands of skin care over the years, I've never come across any that offer satisfying results with a natural element...that is until I met Shelly Henley and tried her line, Joyful Girl Naturals. It was nearly five years ago that I first experienced her products and beautiful spirit and personality. And, with my newest Joyful Girl order, I'm even more pleased with how my skin feels and looks after only a few applications.

Continuing on with our quest to Crack the Body Enigma... Today we are discovering the Irresistible Inverted Triangle! You, my dear lady, are blessed, truly. My favorite IIT would have to be be Jessica Simpson. And I’ll tell you why: This woman is a talented designer and businesswoman, gorgeous, and hilarious to boot. But I have seen some of the terrible things said about her and her struggle with weight, especially before and after the birth of her daughter, Maxwell.

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