I don't know who Paloma Faith is (I think that's one sign that I'm getting old - I don't know what the kids are listening to these days!). From what I have seen and heard, I need to see and hear more!
What I know is this is some intense makeup! Is it a "do" or a "don't" in your opinion? I'm kind of digging the bejewled lower lashline, and love the strong lip! It's the heavy shadow I'm on the fence about!
Oh, please do NOT ask me what that is hanging from the front of her dress. I can't even talk about it, it gives me such a headache!
I want to say I'm completely on Team Katie. I think she's gorgeous and cute, which isn't a common combination. Her lopsided grin is amazingly adorable, and I think she seems like a good mom (major, in my book!).
Do I understand her marriage to Tom Cruise? No, but I don't have to. Whatever floats her boat is fine with me.
HOWEVER... if I were heading a foundation and going out to promote said foundation, I'd comb my hair and wipe at the mascara that's pooled under my eyes.
Love the cheeks. Love the lip color. She has such pretty eyes, you could do just about anything to them --- except smudge mascara under them. I don't know the circumstances behind this appearance for Dizzy Feet Foundation - maybe it was raining or she just got terrible news prior to the event?
I still think her gorgeousity shines through, but I wished she were a bit more polished-looking. Then all of the haters could just shut up!
PS: What do you think of Katie's natural eyebrows? I quite like them! Again, a quick brush-through would do wonders, but still pretty!
Life is not just made of makeup and nail polish. Gasp! I know, right!? But it's true. Here are a few little tokens I've seen that are just perfect for stockings or big, bowed packages...
Skellies
My love for skeletons and skulls knows no bounds! It's an odd obsession, but it's mine. I'm looking at things for the new office I'm getting come Spring, which will double as a guest room (hence the need for sheets). I think I'll get a tree and decorate it with some of my Day of the Dead collectibles.
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Aren't we all looking for a simple way to have a good day, every day?
Wouldn't you love a tip that just makes each day seem a ton happier? A bit easier? A way to spread a bit of joy --- paying a good mood forward?
In all honesty, I nearly always have a good day, even when I'm out doing errands. And that's not the way it used to be, believe me! I used to hate running around, going to the grocery store, holiday shopping, going to the post office... you get the idea. But now I don't mind - in fact, it usually cheers me up!
BUT HOW!?
I started following one simple little tip that changed these experiences for me - and I'm going to share it with you:
Give compliments.
It really is that simple!
There are a few tricks, of course:
They must be sincere.
They should be said with a degree of (believable) enthusiasm.
Wait - that's only two tricks. How easy to remember!
I have found in all but rare and extreme cases, there is always something to compliment. Take a few seconds and find it!
Why this works:
There are quite a few benefits to this plan.
Almost 90% of the time, your compliment will be received with thanks and a smile.
Receiving a compliment makes the recipient feel good.
Giving a compliment makes the giver feel good.
When one feels good, one is more apt to compliment someone else.
This cycle continues.
Even in the rare cases where your compliment is not appreciated, #3 remains a true statement.
Bonus Tip:
"Genderly speaking", men tend to respond better to compliments about their prowess* rather than their appearance, while the reverse is true of women. Often. There are clearly a zillion exceptions.
*Yes, that prowess, but any feat of physicality will do!
Easy examples:
I like your pin!
You have such pretty eyes!
Your baby is so happy!
Awesome job running that meeting!
Cute shoes!
Your purse has shoes all over it. Adorable!
Great haircut!
You're so funny!
Hey, you wrote a great report!
Notice the exclamation points? That doesn't mean shout the compliment from the rooftops, but it is a reminder to be sincere and enthusiastic. Grunting "nice hat" won't cut it!
Don't always go for the obvious.
"Advanced" compliments:
Sometimes you have to "dig" to find a sincere compliment or one that isn't too obvious.
Thanks for opening a new line. You're a lifesaver!
Ah! You put the eggs and bread on top of the canned food. You're the best!
You've been so helpful. I didn't know anyone could answer my question that quickly, but you sure did! (Note: do not mention that she's been cranky the whole time you talked.)
It was kind of you to help that lady!
You have such a pleasant voice! (Note: no need to say that he hasn't even made eye contact with you.)
I love getting in your line. You always make me laugh!
I recommend you to everyone because you're so speedy and helpful!
You're so good with kids! (Note: pass up the opportunity to compare her with the other patrons who have been glaring at the kids and muttering nasty comments.)
I never thought of pairing those colors together, but on you it works!
When desperate, resort to generic statements,
said enthusiastically and with a smile:
To be believable, these must be truly generic and said with ZERO sarcasm. Try "breathtaking" or "amazing" or "great" or "jaw-dropping" or my favorite: "That's really something!"
You try!
Feedback: If you said "...distract me from the masked Oompa Loompa with chickenpox" please keep practicing.
But great try, you gorgeous creature!
Give this a try over the next few days, and let us know in the Comments how it works out, ok?!
I know I have a ton of readers from all over the globe, so for those of you who may not know: today is American Thanksgiving.
I wanted to say thanks to all of you, wherever you are, for being a BSB reader. I love you, and I am thankful for your support and hope to spend tons more time with you!
Have a great day, and try to be as grateful as you can for what you have - it really helps keep you in a great mood. If you really want to pass it on, tell someone else what you're thankful for. Bonus points if it's a compliment for them. I promise: the good mood will catch on!
I think she knows these things and doesn't want them to inhibit you from identifying with her, so she chose that hairdo to act as a stabilizing counterpoint.
It is just enough "flaw" to make her seem* less perfect.
*The key word here being "seem" as she can actually easily fix that trainwreck at any time and go back to being way better-looking than mere mortals.
Now you can feel like you and Rihanna share common, normal ground.
The Ninja thinks she and Rihanna are kindred spirits of a sort, BUT... the following champagne-beige nails (wrong for her skintone) and the length of said nails and the pointed talon-like shape of the aforementioned nails and THE HAIR
She's not my favorite (those lips!) but I'd love to get her into some subtle makeup. She's actually a very pretty woman before the 15 layers of spackle go on...