Category: beauty

I hosted a beautiful party last night. I mean, the flowers matched the colorful drinks; the Boursin cheese and Carr’s wheat crackers were perfect, and the eclairs were exceptional. (If I do say so myself.) It was meant to be a mom’s night out for friends. I asked each woman to bring a bag with some objects that represent her. We took turns sharing what was in each bag. Gifts were exchanged. We were sad to have the evening end “so soon.”

We shared our faith, our challenges, our children, our dreams. Oh, boy, it was nice. Here are my friends who came:

I was grateful I had some extra treats to share with my family when I got home. We were so pumped up on SoBe pina colada and cheese and crackers, we got to bed really late.

This one is for the girls.

I see the trend to be more casual, more androgenous, less formal. Oh, yes, honey, I do. That’s one step closer to forgetting how beautiful we are. Go to a musical or classical concert in jeans? Unforgiveable! Greet your husband after a long day of work with messy hair and wearing your frumpy old pajamas? Where’s the romance in that?

What this world needs is more women who know how to dress up. It doesn’t really matter if anyone agrees with me or not. I don’t mind being the only one to wear a skirt to an event or just around the house. Dressing nicely makes me feel happy.

Here are some of my tips for feeling feminine, despite, well, anything.

1. Wear body spray or perfume. Not too much, just a hint.
2. Wear one piece of jewelry besides your wedding ring. See how it makes you feel.
3. Never wear sweats all day long, unless you’re painting and you need greater range of motion.
4. A little mascara, blush, and lipstick makes anyone look better. It doesn’t have to be a lot of makeup. Just a little is best.
5. Find something that makes you feel beautiful and wear it often. Shawls make me feel beautiful and they keep me warm because I’m usually cold. Yes, even here. “Can I take your wrap, madam?”

You didn’t even notice the messy room behind me, did you? That’s the power of the wrap.

Wal-Mart. Target. Instant glamour for $5? Genius!

I walked into the post office today with confidence, wearing a necklace, some makeup and shoes with a hint of heel. I had my little ducklings all around me and on my hip. I’m not saying that anyone noticed me. But I noticed. And that is what matters.