Do Unto Others

Happy Holidays all y'all. 

Pressed for time, I didn't get to the false lashes. I applied a sparkly, gold shimmer eye instead, bronze, peach cheeks, and a killer brown lip. Sometimes we get dolled up for a night on the town, a big occasion. Others, we put our best face forward for someone else. That is the biggest, best gift of all. Caring, making an effort even when you don't feel like it.

Love makes the world look a whole lot prettier.

Blessings, be safe, eat, drink and be merry this Eve of Christmas. 

Gift someone a pick me up hug, zero dollars well spent.

Eye to Eye

Let's face it, the festivities are closing in. The mad dash for presents, the smell of molasses from the kitchen, the colored lights, evergreen tree and sparkly decorations. I'm not a fan of the holiday season, I'd rather be snuggled in my pj's watching a movie. Hey, it's once a year. Got to put on a brave face, make the effort. Since this is a 'pick me up post,' and every girl can use a little e.l.f.'in magic in their life, why not brighten the eyes with some false lashes. Pretty lashes are my go to easy, glam fix. I love to pop on a pair, apply a bit of bright lip gloss, concealer, and I feel better. Ready to face the iPhone cameras with a smile.
e.l.f. Essential Natural Lash Kit cost a buck, and are worth 100 pennies. 




e.l.f. "No mess, no hassle - just naturally beautiful lashes! Get full lashes for any occasion with our top-rated Natural Lash Kit. Easy application and comfort grip gel allows for multiple uses so you can achieve natural looking lush lashes again and again."
At that price, you can gift them to your girlfriends, voila glamour. 

I didn't buy many presents this year, but I did purchase doubles of children's Christmas pajamas. I donated one pair to charity. A child somewhere will wake up with a present under the tree. In the art of 'pick me up' and spirit of giving, that feels pretty to me.











http://www.eyeslipsface.com/elf/eyes/false_lashes/natural_lash_kit_

Share A Pint

'Beauty and a buck, pick me up' holiday challenge continues.
The holidays aren't about the grandiose of a gift, or the amount. It's about the spirit of giving, even if all you have is pocket change. Skip the Starbucks for a few days and you'll have plenty of dough to go around. .97 cents buys Nivea Creme in the little blue travel tin. '100 years in the making,' the pint size moisturizing gem that packs a punch. I love the clean, unforgettable scent, made from essential oils. The creamy texture, absorbs instantly into the skin. The intense moisturizer can be applied to the face and whole body. Ideal for sensitive, dry skin, a dab goes a long way. If you're like the rest of the country, you're buried under snow, braving freezing temperatures and plain old grouchy. Turn that frown upside down, pick up some blue tins of hydrating magic. Have a neighbor that doesn't get any visitors, a friend who's going through a bad breakup or even a co-worker whose had a string of bad luck? Buy Nivea Creme Travel Tins, tape a penny to the top for luck (heads up), and wrap it up. Give it away, totally unexpected. The pint size gift of kindness, a small token from the heart. Guaranteed pretty, bring an instant grin to someone's face. .97 cents well spent.

http://www.niveausa.com/products/NIVEA-Creme
Nivea Creme Travel Tin

Vanilla Dreams

Rashida Jones Festive Fishtail
Courtesy Marie Claire

On the sixth day before Christmas my beauty elf sent to me,
a subscription to Marie Claire and Us Weekly.
Gotta stay on top of the trends. Advice from the beauty experts, priceless.
Marie Claire's beauty ideas are Holiday tips on overload.

Red hot lips look great year round,
bringing Holiday glamour up a notch.


Red Hot Lip Jennifer Connelly
Courtesy of Marie Claire

Messy hair finished off in a fishtail, is boho chic inspired, cool Christmas.











Day to Night Holiday, how to look like a movie star,with double duty products. 
A few simple tips from Gwen Flamberg at Us Weekly,
and your sparkling, bronze goddess good to go.

US WEEKLY Beauty Director, Gwen Flamberg's Day to Night, Hot Holiday Looks
"To take your beauty look from day to night when hitting up holiday parties, Flamberg suggests stashing products in your makeup bag that can pull double duty. "The most important thing to have is a BB (Beauty Balm) cream," she explains. "It's a tinted moisturizer that can act as your concealer. It'll give you a little bit of a glow and keep you looking fresh all night long."

Check out the how to video: http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-beauty/news/get-an-easy-holiday-party-makeup-look----in-minutes-20122711#ixzz2FXFmd48w


http://www.marieclaire.com/
http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-beauty