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  I had a punch-to-the-stomach moment today when I realized exactly how lucky I am, despite all the little things that happen each day that have the power to annoy me. I have good friends and colleagues. I have a close family that only sometimes makes me want to stay away from the holidays altogether. Take some time as the year winds down to be grateful for what you've got. Celebrate your one perfect lipstick (Clovebud by Origins for me), the ability to re-create yourself, and for all the small pleasures that make life that much more delicious. Betsy Boyd, Heather Kendall, and Amy Taylor, Co-Editors, FemmeJolie 
Lipstick in many ways is like men...... You can search for an eternity (well, it may seem like that) for the perfect one. The right size, shape and color; one that your at ease with and that you feel most comfortable using.... Oops! I didn’t say that, I don’t use men! It seems that cosmetic companies have this evil plan to place more confusion and aggravation in my life. Like I need anymore of that. Its mayhem in lipstick land... thousands of shades matte or frost, moisturizing, sunscreen, kissable, long wearing...blah, blah, blah. One could go into a massive state of confusion if dwelling at the make-up counter for long periods of time. Be careful and take breaks. I have this slight idea that I am sure I will find the perfect lipstick way before I find the perfect man.... I think I am going to stop wearing lipstick. 
Just when you almost give up.... throw in the towel because it’s
hopeless, you find an answer to your problems. Like an answer from
God, your cosmetic woes are solved. I ran across this quite unique
site where you design your own lipsticks as well as other make-up,
plus all the other beauty goodies we all love. Based upon your skin,
your mood and other personal aspects you can create the perfect
product. Even if you don’t choose to purchase what you create, the
process leading up to it is worth the time. So, if anyone is aware of
a website that does the same only I can customize my man.... PLEASE
email me...
--H.K. Get Creative |
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 For ad details and prices... susan@FemmeJolie.com 
Remember when you were little how you loved to scavenge around in
your mother's makeup drawer trying to make yourself look "all grown
up". Now, you can do it all over again. Changes Live allows you to
upload your own photo or use one of their models to experiment with
different looks. From the calm to the outrageous (purple pigtails,
and all), you can see what you would look like in an instant. It's
much easier, and cheaper, than rushing out for that new do on an
impulse and then crying all the way home because you just made a big,
big mistake.
--A.T. changeslive.com 
Do you own a teapot? Go buy one. Right now, before you finish this
article. No, wait, read it through first. The next time you want
an excuse to gather your girls together, you need to get a pot and
some cups and some nice herbal tea, and sit around the table.
Too tame? Did you know you can spike lots of flavors of tea with liquor of your choice? Bourbon goes great with just about everything, and what could be better than a little raspberry Chambord with your raspberry tea? It's a great way to cap an evening, whether it's a slumber party or an evening for one. Here's a great site to get everything you need for your next tea party. Get brewing and enjoy. --B.B. specialtea.com |
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