Today is the 5th anniversary of Notes on Pretty! I can’t believe we made it 6th months, let alone five years. Pretty. Amazing. This blog is totally a labor of love and I appreciate of those folks who have supported me over the years. Everyone once in awhile, I will let this blog fall off my radar, … Continue reading
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Ooops I did it again
Soooooo, over the years I have been pretty hard on my hair. I have dyed it red, brown, dark brown, bleached it, highlighted it, low lighted it, straightened it, curled it, double processed it and even permed it, which is really saying something, since I have naturally curly hair. After all this … Continue reading
Fake it until you make it: a sonnet for Sunless Tanners
When I was a youngster, and I had more collagen and brain cells to spare, I was obsessed with getting a tan. Then I realized that being of pale Nordic heritage that naturally tan skin would cost way too much skin damage and wrinkles. Basically, I have to lay out for weeks without sunscreen to get any real … Continue reading
Prepared for anything
Hello party people, I’m both wired and tired today from sleeping to little and drinking too much coffee. Blergh. Anyway it’s time to play a fun game I like to call “how many things can I stuff in my bag to prepare for any emergency?”. Like most women (I think) I am always … Continue reading
Mastering the smoky eye for clueless folk
I’m not clueless about makeup, but the smoky eye has never been my favorite look on me. Smoky eyes and eyeglasses just don’t really go together. But lots of people like a smoky eye. So, if you don’t wear glasses then I have a few tips for you to help you master the look. Shadow sticks!!!! … Continue reading