hair love: short hair

slightly grown out pixie

bob with side swept bangs

pixie that is longer in the front

 

wavy bob/curly bob

longer pixie

middle part

stacked bob

chin length

the cutest pixie ever

the "karlie" or chop


see more hair style posts here & here & here & here 

hair love: long hair

braid

messy waves

fancy up-do

ombre

fancy pony

big time shine

top knot

Glamping

Glamping; Glamorous Camping 

Yurt at TreeBones Resort 

Hi-Ris Tent and Yurt at El Captain Canyon Nature Lodging

Yurts in Pahoa Hawaii

it's summer y'all

flowers

drinks

love

backyards

simple makeup

swimming

braided hair

dresses

fruit

sunlight

Product Love

These two products immediately became a staple in my beauty routine 

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional pore balm to minimize the appearance of pores. My skin feels silky smooth after I apply this primer. While my pores are not completely invisible (it IS just makeup, not a magic wand), they are definitely less noticeable when I use this. I apply it after my moisturizer and before my foundation. You can apply it over makeup, but I don't think it works as well that way. 

Urban Decay's All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray. It is the BEST setting spray I have ever used. I have VERY sensitive skin and this has never caused a reaction. I first used this when I was a bridesmaid for my friends wedding. It was so amazing, that even after blowing my nose (I am an intense nose blower), my makeup still looked fresh and even! *WARNING* This is super addicting, you'll never want to wear makeup without it again!

Real Beauty Sketches

Have you seen the video of Real Beauty Sketches?

It definitely brought me to tears. I struggle with self-image. It is distracting how much I actually struggle with this. I have the knowledge that God made no mistake when he created me, but my heart feels differently.

If only I was skinnier, then I'd be a better wife/a better mom.

If only I didn't have acne, then I would be more confident & make friends more easily. 

If only I had healthy & pretty hair, then I could grow it out longer & look younger.

If only my eyebrows & eyelashes weren't so blonde, then I would have "natural" beauty. 

If only I didn't have EB, then I could do more things & be more fun. 

Harsh, right? I am pretty sure my self-discribed sketch would look like an ogre...

I give my outward appearance much more power than it deserves. While God cares deeply about me, and is glorified when I take care of my body (1 Cor. 6:19-20), He says something much different about true beauty...

"Do not let your adorning be external-the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear-but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious." - 1 Peter 3:3-4

"I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well." - Psalm 139:14

In Light Of Recent Events

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When tragedies hit close to home, my immediate emotion is fear. Fear of what people are capable of; fear of the hurt and hate that is in this world and what it leads too. However, I know that I should not live in fear of this world, because this "home" has not been promised to me, and this "home" is temporary. This song has been such an encouragement to me this morning.

Whom Shall I Fear
Chris Tomlin

You hear me when I call
You are my morning song
Though darkness fills the night
It cannot hide the light

Whom shall I fear

You crush the enemy
Underneath my feet
You are my sword and shield
Though troubles linger still

Whom shall I fear

I know who goes before me
I know who stands behind
The God of angel armies
Is always by my side

The one who reigns forever
He is a friend of mine
The God of angel armies
Is always by my side

My strength is in Your name
For You alone can save
You will deliver me
Yours is the victory

Whom shall I fear
Whom shall I fear

I know who goes before me
I know who stands behind
The God of angel armies
Is always by my side

The one who reigns forever
He is a friend of mine
The God of angel armies
Is always by my side

And nothing formed against me shall stand
You hold the whole world in Your hands
I'm holding on to Your promises

You are faithful
You are faithful

And nothing formed against me shall stand
You hold the hold world in your hands
I'm hold on to your promises

You are faithful
You are faithful
You are faithful

I know who goes before me
I know who stands behind
The God of angel armies
Is always by my side

The one who reigns forever
He is a friend of mine
The God of angel armies
Is always by my side

I know who goes before me
I know who stands behind
The God of angel armies
Is always by my side

The one who reigns forever
He is a friend of mine
The God of angel armies
Is always by my side

The God of angel armies
Is always by my side