Feeling Pretty
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Tuesday, January 13, 2009
“You know,” the boy said thoughtfully as he scrutinized my face, “There’s this stuff you can put on your face to give it some color. I think it’s called blusher. You should try it.”
Weighing In
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Health on Wednesday, January 07, 2009
I sat down to write something about Danielle’s previous post, and found she had already clarified a few points. But I’ve been thinking a lot about what she wrote, so I’d like to mention a few thoughts.
The thing I’ve been thinking about, as I read that post and further discussions at other blogs, is that I think we are talking about two different things here. There are those people (mostly women)... READ MORE
Looking Good
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Thursday, October 23, 2008
All this talk of Sarah Palin and her stunning wardrobe has got me thinking about fashion and looking good—things not always on the forefront of my mind as a housewife and freelance writer. When the main outing of my day involves grabbing a gallon of milk at the grocers, I’m rarely inclined to break out my haute couture.
Since giving birth to Henry, I have been in something of a beauty rut. A combination... READ MORE
Eye of the Beholder
Posted by Danielle Bean in Marriage on Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Last night, I was rushing out the door last minute to buy diapers before bedtime when I noticed Dan looking me over.
“What? Am I a mess?” I asked, running my fingers through my hair.
“No,” he grinned. “You look awesome.”
I followed his smiling eyes.
Oh.
I was wearing his sweatshirt.
Beauty and the Cross
Posted by Father Ernest Daly, LC in Features on Tuesday, August 19, 2008
By Father Ernest Daly, LC
When Leah Darrow appeared as a contestant on the hit reality TV show “America’s Next Top Model,” she says, “My eyes were dramatically opened to the pitfall of today’s desire to be the next ‘beautiful thing.’”
Yet, when she was eliminated on the TV show, she wanted to capitalize on her fame while she could. She made the fateful decision to move to New York, leaving her family... READ MORE
Bonus Room
Posted by Lynn Wehner in Bonus Room on Friday, July 11, 2008
Summer fashions can distract from the true inner beauty of the human person. But modesty is the virtue of not calling attention to oneself — either by words or by dress!
Modesty. 1: freedom from conceit or vanity 2: propriety in dress, speech, or conduct (Merriam-Webster Dictionary)
“Purity requires modesty, an integral part of temperance. Modesty protects the intimate center of the person. It means... READ MORE
12 Ways We Love to Be Beautiful
Posted by Robyn Lee in Insider on Friday, July 11, 2008
1. Catchall
“Rosetti purses are reasonable, and the styles are attractive as well as practical. There are lots of compartments rather than a big gaping sack to lose things in.” $45, from Sears (in stores only).
— Daria Sockey
2. Compatibility Test
L’oreal True Match Foundation. “The display case often has all the shades of foundation available to find your match. Hold one over your hand and the... READ MORE
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