I try ladies, I really do.
But I love pretty things, girly things, pink things . . . and beautiful packaging.
In my last post I shared how I was decluttering my makeup routine. I was doing so well until I tuned into You-Tube. Those makeup tutorials!! And then went to Nordstrom with my daughter for something and passed the beauty counter.
Sigh.
I have reduced the amount of makeup I use. You'll notice most of the above are skin care products or cleansers. But I may as well face it. I'll never be a minimalist in this area.
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I give you the lazy woman's method for winding up a skein of yarn.
It works.
Progress on the sweater. It is just about doing me in. I don't think I'm cut out for these kinds of projects.
In happy news, look at what my son, who just moved to Des Moines, sent me for Mother's Day.
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In my last post I talked about decluttering my makeup and beauty routine.
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| A recent visit to a tea room in Des Moines. I had the lavender sencha tea, in front. Honestly, with the lavender, it felt like I was drinking my bath water! |
I tell you what, this new freedom has come in handy as we have recently made trips to visit each of our sons, one in North Carolina and the other in Iowa. Both live in apartments with one small bathroom. There are no mirrors in the bedroom.
Having a simple and quick routine made getting ready easy and fast. I didn't need to pack as much stuff, spend as much time in the bathroom, or try to set up a makeup mirror anywhere.
I was ready quickly and easily and wasn't holding anybody up.
Less is more is sounding more and more appealing. From 30 items to less than 10! (See previous post for my lists.) Only three or four makeup items, including foundation, blush, and lipstick. I'm still thinking about whether or not I can go without mascara. It feels so good to go without it. I can rub my eyes if I want to and I don't have all the trouble of getting it off every night.
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| The library at the capitol building in Des Moines. Notice the spiral staircase in the back. This place was gorgeous! |
I did visit Sephora and the Nordstrom beauty counters a week or so ago with my daughter, and I can't deny I'm like a kid in a candy store at these places. So much fun. I love pretty things in pretty packaging.
But I'm going to focus on good skin care and a few well-chosen essentials. I think about my grandma who had beautiful skin all her life. I'm sure all she used was soap and water. When she was getting dressed up maybe a little lipstick, powder, and a spritz of cologne. That's it.
One thing that surprises me is that I feel cleaner. Not so much goop on I guess just feels better.
Or perhaps it is the fresh air and sunshine that we're finally enjoying. That feels super-good, too.
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