Tag Archives: makeup

Adapting My Clothing

Since I have been losing weight, I have had to contend with clothing not fitting me quite right. Believe me, I am not complaining. I’d rather have loose clothing than tight clothing. But because of my limited wardrobe (yes, I am the mom who still has clothing she purchased 10 years ago), I’ve been having to adapt. Why don’t I just get new clothing? Well, for one thing, I am very frugal (notice the clothing from 10 years ago). We just don’t have a new wardrobe in the budget at the moment, especially with the holidays here. The other reason, … Continue reading →

Six Ways to Save Money on Makeup

Looking good really doesn’t have to cost a fortune… though you might not know it from walking the beauty counters at a department store, or a specialty makeup store. Talk about sticker shock! (Some of those places need to keep smelling salts by the door to revive folks after they faint from looking at prices!) It’d be easy to say: skip the makeup entirely and save a ton of cash. But sometimes, a touch of makeup is the icing on the cake! The cake is pretty good already, but frosting goes the extra mile into stunning. If wearing makeup makes … Continue reading →

Safe Halloween Makeup

Halloween is almost upon us and some of you may even be dressing up for parties now. One thing you may not think about is the safety of the makeup you use on yourself or your children. While makeup is preferable to masks (it is not as likely to block your vision), you still have to use care in choosing your makeup. Just as beauty makeup can be unsafe, so can Halloween makeup. Here are a few tips to ensure you have a safe Halloween: – Don’t even use something as makeup that wasn’t specifically meant to be used on … Continue reading →

How to Save Money on Underwear

Underwear is just one of those things that I refuse to buy used. I know that some others do this quite successfully, but I just cannot get over my squeamishness about it. I am fine getting most other items of clothing used for myself and my family, but I just can’t do underwear. Because gently used clothes are one of the great ways to reduce the clothing budget, and this is not an option for underwear, I’ve come up with several other ways to save money on underwear. I hope that my tips will help you save money as well. … Continue reading →

A New Wardrobe for Free

If you took only an hour today, I bet you could find a whole new wardrobe right in your own home! Here are some tips on how to get a new set of outfits all for free. When I read Andrea’s blog about how the 80s are back, I got inspired. Not by the 80s clothes in particular, I’ve had enough neon pink belts and acid washed jeans to last me a lifetime, but by the thought that there is usually an entire new wardrobe waiting in everyone’s closets and drawers, if only they would take the time to discover … Continue reading →

My $1.50 Outfit

I’ve been taking long power walks in the morning a lot. In fact, I’ll be blogging about my exercise adventures soon in the Weight Loss blog. But, that is coming later. The point is that when I arrived back at the house, I has just a few minutes to shower and throw on some clothing before we all headed to church. Fortunately, for me, I have plenty of neutral pieces (meaning I don’t have to think too hard about assembling an outfit) that can be thrown together quickly. After church, however, I wanted to change into something a little more … Continue reading →

Practical Clothes Shopping

About a week ago I had to opportunity to go out shopping with a good friend. Her mission was to get me out of my standard uniform of jeans, tops and sneakers and into something with more style. The rules were that I was not allowed to buy anything black it’s classic), and I was not allowed to buy socks. You see, my practicality being what it is, socks are infinitely useful. Besides being worn on the feet, once they become worn out, they can still be used for many other things. Plus, it is rare to find new socks … Continue reading →

Prada Taste on a Wal-Mart Budget

Well-fitting, trendy clothes can really make you feel great about yourself. While most of the time, as a mom who works at home, I wear the more practical uniform of jeans and a comfortable top, I do like the ability to dress up in more stylish clothes now and then. But how can you keep up with trends and dressing in style when clothes can be so expensive. If you don’t want to compromise your taste but you can’t compromise your budget, read the following post. There may just be some great advice here that you can use. Get the … Continue reading →

How to Care for Emeralds

My engagement ring consists of a diamond in the middle with two green emeralds on either side. The setting originally called for three diamonds, the larger one in the middle with two smaller one to the left and the right. My husband took me to the jeweler he had chosen just to make sure that I would like the ring. The engagement was no surprise, and in fact he had already presented me with a mock up of the ring that he crafted himself. Getting my nails done before the wedding, the nail technician offered to clean my ring until … Continue reading →

It Pays to be Michelle Obama’s Hairstylist

Straightening hair sure has its privileges… especially if the locks you are working on belong to the nation’s newest first lady. Michelle Obama has guaranteed her hairstylist a place in history, in addition to helping him land a development deal to star in a new reality show. Johnny Wright… remember the name. It’s one you’ll be hearing a lot of in the near future. The former Chicago-based hairstylist, who worked on the first lady’s coif for the Democratic National Convention, her upcoming appearance on the cover of Vogue magazine and other occasions, has reportedly signed a deal with 44 Blue, … Continue reading →