"We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair." 2 Corinthians 4:8 (NLT) It's no secret that we are living in an unprecedented time, and I have to admit I'm a bit overwhelmed by it all. There is so much going on in the world and in my personal life that I have to admit ... I need to press pause on so many things, and yet I don't want to give up entirely. As many of you ... Read more...
Two Anastasia Beverly Hills Eyeshadow Palettes On Sale And Worth Checking Out
How are you all hanging out during the current health crises going on right now? I'm not afraid, but I do recognize the need to be prudent and make wise choices. I'm also escaping the best way I know how, which is through playing with my makeup collection. Makeup therapy is a real thing! There are two palettes I've been using lately from my collection that are currently on sale and definitely worth checking out - the Anastasia Beverly ... Read more...
A Few March Must Haves
The time change! Torrential downpours! The newest Fashion Flash blog roundup! All of those happened just in the last two days, and I'm here to share the most pleasant one with you, the latest Fashion Flash hosted by Kristen Coffield on her awesome blog, The Culinary Cure. Kristen is an author, educator and self-described "Culinary Disruptor". She posts really great content on her Instagram Feed and stories and I highly recommend following ... Read more...
Makeup Changes – How My Makeup Style Has Changed Lately
Changes always happen, and as I've discovered, always for the better. I've found myself in an interesting place in my makeup choices lately and while my younger self would be perplexed, I'm not mad about it! In my 20's I was alllllllll about color. I wanted bright colors and bright colors only. Purple, green and aqua eyeshadow, I was there! And that continued into my 30's and many years here on Painted Ladies. And there's nothing wrong ... Read more...
Skincare So Good I’m Buying It Twice (Or Thrice … Or More)
Every once in a while I like to take a look at the skincare I'm repurchasing twice, or thrice, or more! Seriously, if I've repurchased anything, it's a must have keeper! I have to say in the last couple of years I've really become vested in skincare, and my skin is very thankful as a result. At age 41 I do see the positive results of taking care of my skin. I don't want to call what I do a regimen because I'm constantly changing what I ... Read more...