Applying foundation has the ability to make a woman look like she has clear, beautiful skin. It can cover up blemishes, blotchy, uneven skin tones, lighten dark undereye circles, and (in expert hands) even alter the appearance of a face by playing with shadows and highlights. In essence, it makes sense to learn to how […]
It used to be the seven year itch, the amount of time that passes before a married couple takes each other for granted. Now, in our rush, rush, rush society, things seem to be falling apart even sooner- at 3 years! Dubbed the “3 Year Glitch“, it’s the time when spouses apparently let work issues […]
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Hope you saw my post about fat crayons those are very helpful working with younger kids…This is really FUNNY and CUTE at the same time… I love all your pointers… what really happens to that romance once it gone can you get it back… do you have any tips for that… I think that is a burning question…
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WOW people are shallow! 🙁 That’s really sad. I’m coming up on my 9 year anniversary and I think I’ll keep him, extra padding, snoring, and beard clippings in my sink and all. Love isn’t about that stuff, LUST is. People don’t know the difference anymore.
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My husband and I just celebrated our first anniversary…at least we probably have another 2 good years according to this 🙂 I think people underestimate how hard marriage is…it’s NOT the same as when you’re in that early dating, falling in love haze where every little thing makes your heart beat faster. Once you’re living together, sharing bills and household chores, dealing with children, etc it takes a lot more work to keep it up.
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No kidding…I never understood what people meant (not fully anyway) when they said “marriage is hard work”. I thought marriage was like one long date, lol. You get the great guy that courted you, what could be work? Ah well, it’s all worth it anyway 🙂
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Lapsed fashion? That’s hilarious!!
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Wow -only 3 years! We’re heading on 17 next month, and granted I have to say only one of those (number 8), has become an ‘annoyance’ to me the past few years. My heart still skips a beat when I see my husband’s work number on the caller ID in the middle of the day, when he calls just to say hi 🙂
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Me too! I love the sound of my hubby’s voice 🙂
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That is just so sad! I am still in love with my husband – but real love changes over the years… it becomes more tolerant and less selfish. I’m glad his smile still makes me twitterpated 🙂
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Urgh, stray nail cuttings! How awful. It’s enough to scare anyone into sticking within the 3 year limit!
You’ve seen them- couples that seem to actually like each other, in addition to loving each other. Couples that laugh together, enjoy doing things together, and seem relaxed together. They seem to have the secrets of a good marriage and how to make a relationship strong, but if you take a look at what what […]
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Ha ha!! I love this. Thanks for sharing.
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What a great post. I strive to do these most of the time. I am a work in progress as I think we all are. Love your blogging style lately too!!
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All points are right on. ♥
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These are great signs. My husband and I definitely accept each other. His obsession with fishing and my obsession with video games and all things bacon, lol.
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Excellent post. My husband and I do all of this and much more!
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Inspiring post! 🙂
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Good points! For me and my husband, a sense of humor is an absolute must!
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There’s a lot of wisdom and truth in here, Penelope! Thank you!
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Hey there! These are GREAT tips! I’ve been married 10 years and we have three kids. I for sure think our marriage is strong. I’d say my #1 tip (all related to yours, especially #5) is to you remember the two of you are a team–you’re on the same side, always.
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I like this alot!!
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This is such a great post. Thank you for sharing!
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Maybe the sister wives should read this 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, Im now following you!
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All excellent points. Too often we take each other for granted. It’s also a good reminder that each of us needs to be a little more giving. 🙂
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I accept my hub’s addiction to World of Warcraft and he doesn’t complain when I talk about him on my blog…it’s a good arrangement. 🙂
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You have a great eclectic mix of post here. My youngest, now 18, was born the day before Thanksgiving!
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Let us know if you try any of the recipes how they turn out! Love your blog … purple’s my favorite color! Your post on marriage reminded me of something I heard on the radio today… in a study of M&Ms (Married and Miserable), five years later, half had divorced and were still miserable. The one who stayed together generally reported being happier. Interesting, I thought!
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great list, and so true, number 1 was hard for my hubby and I because of how we were raised, not that we let people talk bad about each other, but we both had a bad habit of picking on each other around other people, as soon as we started working on that things got a lot better.
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I’m newly married myself. Great advice!
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Great article. Made me feel really good about the person I chose to live with. 🙂
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Great post. Thanks for sharing.
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I would add: Making each other laugh.
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Wise words 🙂 I’m happy to say my husband is still my best friend after almost 17 years of marriage. He makes me laugh and smile and is always there when I need him. The best advice we ever got before we were married that has kept our marriage going is that marriage isn’t a contract, it’s a covenant. That means it’s not give and take all the time, sometimes it’s give, give, give with nothing in return. The thing is….if you really love each other, you don’t care if you give and don’t get anything back, and you both end up doing it anyway 🙂
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Well I haven’t married him, but your list confirms what I’ve suspected: that I’ve got a good thing going on. Lovely post.
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Very true. It’s easy to forget sometimes…thanks for the reminder.
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Great tips!! Thanks 🙂
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Great list, Penelope! I really think you have almost all…these points are so important in a good marriage. I would just add trust, if you don’t trust someone, there’s no point.
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These are important parts of a marriage and sometimes hard to follow through with as the years go by. I am about to celebrate 10 years of marriage and I would like to think we do most of these things.
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I think those first two are soooooo key; I know our marriage satisfaction always reflects our communication. If we’re not finding the time to REALLY talk, it’s so easy to fall into a trap of discontent and disconnect.
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That last part is so beautiful…when you love someone, you don’t look for anything back.
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Thanks for sharing. Your points were right on point. I personally think laughter and communication keeps up going and of course the kids.
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I definitely need to do some of these more often. oops
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That is right! Love it!
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This is always a great reminder! Marriage can be hard at times, but it takes two people to work at it to make it good.
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Wonderful post!
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sounds like my husband and I
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Wise word( i wish my marrige has communication my husband does not communicate even when i try to make a conversation he will just look me once and say nothing,pls help me i dont know what to do.
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These are so true! I’m about to get married but we already have some of these qualities since we’ve been together so long.
When you have a good wardrobe, you have something to wear every time you open your closet. A closet can have ten items or one hundred items, but if you don’t have the basics, you’ll find getting dressed everyday to be a frustrating ordeal. Your personal style will vary based on what colors flatter you, […]
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I am LOVING those dresses….and the trench…and the sweaters…I SO need a new wardrobe.
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Great post! I so badly need to get some of the basics into my wardrobe.
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I hate shopping for bottoms!!! I have found great shape wear helps a ton. But I just got a pair of pants that I loved but then when I wore them with boots and saw photos, realized they were actually too short with boots. they are perfect without shoes. I HATE SHOPPING
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Those are definitely all elements of a great wardrobe. I think I’m solid with everything, but I definitely overdo it with the jeans!
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I have the exact same bag as the one posted here and It’s a good bag because of its firm weaving.
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I love all of your choices – will you be my personal shopper?!
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Your list is fabulous Penelope! Merci!
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I need to work on this! I have 2 pencil skirts that I love, and dress pants galore. I’m a boring girl wearing tanks all the time.
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Great tips!! I agree – if you have unflattering clothes, donate them ASAP. Wearing clothes that fit your coloring and body shape do so much to improve your attitude and overall moral. If you feel fat and frumpy you will act fact and frumpy.
I wish I had reason to wear pretty cocktail dresses. I haven’t been to a function that required one since prom in high school. But I love that black one you found 🙂
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Great post!
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I have all of these, except for the dresses, dresses just don’t do me well. and another key point is make sure everything FITS well 🙂
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awesome list! Now I need to go shopping! LOL
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Gorgeous dresses! Love the style
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I’ve learned over the years that spending the money on high quality basic essentials in your closet is a must – the sweaters and tops those can be the ‘sale’ items that you turn over each season but the other ones, buy to last. You’ll be glad you did. GREAT post Penelope 🙂
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A perfect list, exactly what I’d put on my list too.
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You put together such a great list. This just reminds me that I am so in need of a new wardrobe.
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I really need to do some shopping, lol. I love the dresses!
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Thanks for sharing. I like the purse!
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Thanks so much for your comment and for reading! I love beauty blogs as well, and loved this post. I’m trying to build a new wardrobe, so this information is very much appreciated. I hope to write a beauty blog eventually, once I’ve got my first one going. And I just wanted to say your so lovely!
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I really need to add to my wardrobe. My clothes are getting pretty ratty looking. OMG the cocktail dresses!!! WANT.
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Thanks for stopping by Accidentally… I love this article and am loving a little taste of your blog. Exactly what I am looking for to share with my girls as they grow into this stage. I LOVED this article.
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I need the three suit pieces. It’s very difficult for me to find a pair of slacks to fit my shape–petite but curvy (or overweight.lol). I bought a pencil skirt from a really good store but it pilled right up. 🙁 Blazers–again I have the petite problem–I need to find one with 3/4 sleeves.
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You are right! Every woman should at least have a couple of clothing basics that really looks good in them. You don’t have to own tons of clothing. All you need are clothes that compliments your look and style. Thanks for sharing.
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Excellent advice! I think it’s important to have a versitile wardrobe with things you can mix and match too and all of these suggestions are doable.
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Love this post! I’m getting ready to move out of my apartment and this was extremely helpful in helping me decide which pieces are must-haves that I shouldn’t get rid of. Though I completely agree that a pair of nice slacks is essential to one’s wardrobe, I cannot seem to find the perfect pair. Do you have any brand recommendations (especially for someone with a slightly curvy lower half)? Thanks for your advice!
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As someone with a very curvy bottom half, I find I often have to find a pair that flatters my bum and legs, and have the waist taken in (worth it for a great fit!)
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I need a colorful handbag.
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Thanks for the shopping advice. I need to update my clothes!
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Well, that’s awesome! I have all those things! Still can’t get it together some days though… heehee! ^_^
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Thanks for the great advice!
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I am failing miserably at this.
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Great advice!
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I don’t have most of these in my wardrobe :/ I need to get shopping
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Love those shoes – they go with everything!
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Wonderful tips!
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I have the cocktail dress part covered!
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Definitely great picks!
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I have been meaning to get a pencil skirt!
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Do you have one of these lists for summer?
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Brilliant idea! I will make a summer classic wardrobe list next 🙂
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Those jeans are super cute!
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I like all of those looks. Now I just need to lose weight so that I could wear some of those.
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I need to invest in a new coat this year. Something other than black…lol
My brother-in-law’s special recipe- we eat this during Lent when we can’t have meat. I personally also add a bit of sour cream on top as well- it’s yummy! Ingredients 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 can crushed tomatoes 3 cups organic vegetable broth 1 […]
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Perhaps the title of the recipe should be changed to Meatless Tortilla Soup – I’m no vegetarian, but I’m thinking vegetarians don’t eat chicken broth, since it’s made from chickens…
Vegetable broth would likely make a nice substitute though for vegetarians.
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That sounds so yummy. I know we love chicken tortilla soup so I may have to try this version sometime.
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This sounds delicious! I may have to use this for Meatless Monday some time!
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Lol, good point!
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Sounds yummy!
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Mmm….sounds delicious!
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Oooh yummy! I need to start coming up with some Lenten recipes. I’ll definitely add this one to my list to try!
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That looks so tasty! I think I’ll serve it with some tortilla chips on the side.
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That looks delicious!
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Yum! Sounds great!
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This sounds great! I’ve actually been looking for a tortilla soup!
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sounds delish!! thanks for sharing 🙂
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Absolutely yummy Vegetarian soup!
Great post! 🙂
Ok, since you posted this, maybe you can help me with something: Do you know what to do if your cover up does not apply smoothly? Especially under the eyes? Do you think it is old? The brand or something else? Lately mine has looked cracked (think dried mud with cracks in it) and won’t go on smoothly. 🙁
I have the WORST time with foundation. I always have. I have finally learned, though, that I need a yellow based foundation to get rid of my red skin. However…no matter what shade or color I buy (I currently use MAC), it looks great in the store, but an hour later my face looks orange. It drives me nuts. A lot of people have recommended Bare Minerals. Any thoughts on that?
I’ve heard very good things about them, especially that they are natural and do not contain the lead and carcinogens in most makeup products (including most foundation). I currently use Clinique because the shade that matched me best was from them, but I don’t promote them or prefer them. The best company is the one that offers what you need.
If you look orange an hour later, than from now on when you test colors, test them for an hour, three streaks on the jaw. If any look orange, you may be cool (and need a cool shade) or going to dark. A foundation that is a bit more translucent may help also (some offer more or less coverage, so one with less coverage in a more pink shade may match your skin better). Don’t buy anything until you see how they look after an hour, no matter how pushy the salesperson it.
If you’ve had it for a while, than I would say it’s old (dried up) but some brands are also thicker than others, so you may need one that is not so creamy or cakey. The one I use is more liquidy (there are stick foundations, cream, lotion, etc so use the one that is easiest for you to use and matches your skin). I like it because I can apply a small amount, and if I need more, I can add another layer.
Another trick, if this keeps happening, is to add some moisturizer to the foundation (a drop of each) and mix it together on the back of your before applying. Let me know how this works for you. Finding the right foundation with the right texture is sooo important, because foundation can really change how your face looks, and if you can see it (because the color is wrong or the texture looks like something is painted on, lol) then you are better off without any- but that’s a shame. It’s worth finding the right one.
Thanks for posting this – I have trouble with my foundation looking “streaky” on my face – I’m going to try your tips and see if it makes a difference.
The best thing I ever did for my complexion was to switch from a liquid foundation to a powder form. Smooth and light. 😉
I still remember when there was one type of foundation. You just had to choose which shade of “orange” you wanted to be. Chuckle.
I have to change my foundation according to the “seasons” here in Houston; in the few months of winter we have, my skin gets incredibly dry. . . the rest of the year, it is so humid here that my “winter” foundation will slide off.
This is going to sound crazy, but I’ve never been much of a make-up wearer because I’ve never really understood how to apply it or do it correctly. Thanks so much for this post about foundation!!