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Sculpting Light, Embracing Shadows
In life, as in makeup, light and shadow are inseparable forces. One implies the other; each relies on its counterpart to reveal its true essence. Without shadow, …
December 2024
12.31.24. Complimentary/surprise business plugs Pretty, sunny weather Private compact shopping appointments Tarot card readings with the bestie Reading next to each other in bed 12.30.24. …
The Blue of Distance
Some writers create not just stories but entire worlds that resonate deeply. Rebecca Solnit is one such voice, whose metaphor of the “blue of distance” …
From Surface to Spirit
Roger Scruton’s work on beauty and its relationship to truth, morality, and the human spirit often inspires deep reflection. But let’s take this a step …
Speaking Beauty into Your Reflection
So, if words can change the structure of water, how are the words you’re using changing your perception of yourself? What kind of beauty could …
Trading Faces
In The Substance, the movie’s tension comes not just from the plot but from the deep psychological exploration of identity, beauty, and the cost of maintaining …
The Power of Caring
The Art of Sensory Living
Life is not merely a passing of time but a sensory journey—a rich, complex unfolding of sights, sounds, textures, tastes, and smells that ground us …
Little Girls + Princess Makeovers
As a makeup artist, I find myself torn when asked to “pop a little blush and lip gloss” on a flower girl at a wedding …