BEAUTY IS A LIFESTYLE THING

While some of you may already be using these, there are many that have never even considered the possibilities ! So here are a few easy- peasy tips for tough economic times: First thing: always shop the drug store for your make-up, not only are the (off-brand/store-brand)or popular brand name cosmetics good-most of the time they even beat out high end department store brands! They are not only cheaper, they are as effective and at times prove to "work" even better than their competitors . Second: tools and implements such as eyelash curlers,tweezers, curling irons, flat irons, hot rollers and such are cheaper and work as effectively as high-end items if purchased at large food sellers( Meijer & Walmart ), and discount stores such as places like Target,or Kmart. Third: Always check beauty supply stores, most things other than hair-dyes and certain relaxers may be purchased by the general public. When to go high-end? Need to go somewhere fabulous? Get a make ...

By Mary Caliendo The epitome of Fashion and design was that of CoCo Channel. Her given name was Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel. She was born on August 19, 1883 in Saumur France. She died January 10, 1971 at the age of 87 years old in Paris France. She was considered a modernist. She is credited with inspiring women's fashion in a menswear fashion. She was considered Time 100 Most Important Person of the 20 th Century. In 1924, with the famous Wertheimer brothers perfume house Bourgeois they embarked into a partnership to create Channel Perfume. Here is a couple of great sayings from CoCo herself: In Order to be irreplaceable one must always be different! A girl should be two things: Classy and Fabulous! Always different, ever inspiring and always very classy is CoCo Chanel and that is fabulous.

Can you hear what I hear? Not everything emits a beautiful noise! Conversation, construction, sirens, schools bells, and spring weather warning systems; these are all noises but they are mostly unwanted, loud and sometimes ominous. For the most part, this type of loud clatter and din is what types of noises that often reach the loudest of decibels and are often not good for our hearing. Such is, the highly reported case with the ipod for example something that most teens do everyday, doing at times irreparable damage to the ear and hearing. But what about simple home appliances like the vacuum cleaner? Very loud indeed! Consulting with facts at http://www.quietpavement.com/ Noises that we may encounter sometimes as much as daily, are not only annoying, they can be downright unbearable. For instance a household blender comes in at about 80 decibels and that is considered a bearable noise. The vacuum comes in at the annoying level of around 90 decibels! And now that it is summer ti...

By Mary Caliendo Are you currently holding a grudge? Could you be one of those people walking around with a “chip on their shoulder”? The wrongs done you may not be pretty, and may continue to harm your health in an unflattering and unhealthful way! Have you thought about forgiveness? We all know that over time stress wears away at the very core of our beings and ultimately harms our health overall. Harboring bitterness does the same thing! Many scientists, psychologists, as well as spiritual leaders are finding that letting go of a grudge is not only a beautiful thing, it is also most healthful as well! It seems though, most people struggle with thoughts that forgiveness means the wrong is then corrected and that letting go also means one will minimize whatever it was that brought one to a bitter place to begin with. Forgiveness is for you. You are the forgiver, and it is you who will be moving forward. Holding onto that resentment will cause you to continue to be consumed; your relat...

So Spring break has come and gone~you couldn't or just didn't get to get away from it all? Well perhaps you don't have to! Rejuvenate yourself by taking a mental vacation! Take a relaxation vacation right at home. It is not a difficult thing to do and you'd be surprized in fact what little things can be done that can not only change your whole outlook but maybe even your life! To take yourself on a mental vacation you need to inspire yourself~ start by surrounding yourself with what makes you the happiest. Things you love; is the connection to the ispiration. For instance if you always wanted to take some type of spa vacation and that is your dream; simply recreate that in your own home. You can invest as little or as much as you want to to create your "spa" at home. A quick and easy way is fill up a tub full of almond milk or homemade bath salts~ turn on some music, light up the candles and soak your stress away by pretending you are in an island spa! It work...

Words are beautiful and soothing.... It matters more what's in a woman's face than what's on it. ~Claudette Colbert Whenever you need some beautiful inspiration or want to share some quotes: go to Wisdom Quotes. The web-sites offers quotes on most any subject from A-Y! Joy, kindness, and hope are all a beautiful thing. You can find them at: http://www.wisdomquotes.com Have a beautiful day!