January 1, 2012
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Personal Style, Tips and Advice
August 18, 2011
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C'est Ma Vie, Do-It-Yourself
Mini Mendhi
So on Monday evenings, the CAC hosts an adult craft night called, appropriately, “One Night, One Craft.” Anything that encourages grownups to act like kiddos is something I can get behind. The most recent night was dedicated to do-it-yourself mendhi, and I thought “Why not?” It’s sort of like drawing on yourself, and much like Simon, I like to do draw-rings. The instructor showed us how to mix the henna and coffee into a paste,...
August 3, 2011
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Do-It-Yourself
Scarfed Down
I’ve been testing out my DIY scarf necklace to see how it fares in hot weather… I also made a shorter, braided necklace using scraps in my craft box. I think I like the way they look together. I also like how easy it is to make it look like I put some effort into getting dressed (when I most certainly have NOT) just by throwing them on over shorts and a tank. I’m all...
June 22, 2011
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C'est Ma Vie, Favorites, Inspiration
Le Mal et La Laide
Yesterday morning, I got out of the shower, looked in the mirror and went “ugh.” Nothing was WORKING–my hair wouldn’t cooperate, my skin insisted on being blotchy, my face didn’t look right with or without glasses (sounds weird, but my facial features change regularly), and I definitely did not appreciate the extra chin that seems to be forming without my approval. I tried to get dressed several times over, but the outfit didn’t really work,...
June 14, 2011
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Inspiration