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The Eyes Have It :) | Allegra, CVS, Spring Make-up #ClearBeauty

May 3, 2012 – 2:14 pm

friendship-cvs-allegra-shopping-bag, spring beautyWhat’s Your Spring Beauty regimen? What Spring Beauty trends are you seeing?

Spring has sprung, which in my region means allergies have too. We’re all sniffing and squinting – it’s a lovely sight, let me tell ya. :)

So, when asked about what Spring Beauty Girlfriend Advice I could offer, I knew the old allergies needed to be tamed to be able to keep mascara on my lashes and not all around my eyes. (I have a tendency of not looking at myself in the mirror a second time to make sure I look okay – gotta get better at that! I’ve gone out with some really strange make-up looks!)

The fine friends at Collective Bias (see below) invited me to explore ways to prepare and shop for Spring Beauty. And, the folks at Allegra invited me to CVS to explore the make-up aisle now without my make-up-impairing allergy issues.

To prep for my CVS Spring Beauty shopping, I first Read More »

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Top Ten Reasons I Can Believe I’m Beautiful | Food Free Thoughts from The Faux Diet Queen

March 16, 2012 – 10:04 am

weight loss fdqAvoid any diet that discourages the use of hot fudge. ~ Don Kardong

We all know that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, beauty is more than skin deep, you can’t judge a book by it’s cover…and yet, we spend countless hours reading beauty magazines, trying new products (we’re still searching for the perfect mascara here at Girlfriendology), slathering on skin creams and hair potions. And that’s just so we can make it as far as the coffee maker.

The Faux Diet Queen doesn’t always believe she’s beautiful (even though we know she is). And she has always struggled in her battle with the scale. This week, she takes a look at real beauty. We want to know how you define ‘real  beauty.’ Let us know in the comments section below.

When I was (much) younger, my grandmother would occasionally say something like, “tch! You are so pretty!” Inevitably, she would choose a day when I knew I looked particularly un-pretty un-attractive just plain bad. Because I knew I could look mildly presentable on other days, her praise felt false and hollow.

Recently however, I’ve begun thinking she saw something deeper than a bad hair day (yes, it has taken me many, many years to Read More »

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Doris McCarthy: Creating Beauty & a Friendship Legacy

April 11, 2011 – 1:24 pm

Friendship Doris MaCarthyLesson from a Guy-Friend – about Girlfriends and Friendship

Saturday I ran into my friend Tom at a local social media event. He’s smart, funny and a good guy, who always has wonderful stories about being a dad, his daughter who makes great meatball sandwiches and the funny times at his house. (:

Something in our conversation prompted him to share the following story about his great aunt and her friendships. It made me cry. (Yes, I’m a whimp!) But in a good way so, I thought you might enjoy it too. (Plus, don’t you just love this photo of her at 96 having fun on a jet ski – in long pants! So cute!) THANKS TOM!

“My Great Aunt Doris passed away this past November. She was an author, an artist, and an expert. A frequent commentator of Canadian arts and education for Canada’s version of NPR, she is noted for her unique views and depictions of Read More »

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Life is full of beauty | Like the Beautiful Friends who Bless our Lives

April 4, 2011 – 10:01 pm

Friendship Liv Lane, Choosing Beauty“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.”

#quote – Ashley Smith

I recently did a radio interview with a Twitter friend who has become a IRL (‘in real life’)  girlfriend, LIV LANE. Liv several years ago experienced Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and ‘beauty’ helped her recover.

She was on her way home from her therapist when, stuck in traffic, she noticed a beautiful rainbow overhead. None of the other drivers even looked up to see it’s beauty. At that moment she decided to Read More »

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Beautiful You – a girlfriend’s guide to self-acceptance

November 2, 2010 – 9:46 am

Friendship Beautiful You by Rosie MolinaryWhen you look in the mirror, do you see your beauty? Or do you focus on the things you wish were different with your body?

As girlfriends we see each others beauty and all the amazing qualities our friends possess. But, turn the mirror our way, we often struggle with self-love and self-acceptance. Add to that the body image issues that we face due to media focus on perfect bodies and Photoshop’d faces.

Too bad we don’t see ourselves through the eyes of our friends, through eyes of love and acceptance.

Our guest for this FRIDAY’s BlogTalkRadio/Girlfriendology show is out to change the way we see ourselves through Read More »

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Daily Inspiration: Claim Your Beauty

January 18, 2010 – 10:43 pm

Tulips from girlfriend

Women are always beautiful.”
Ville Valo

My girlfriends from high school or college are roughly the same age as me – right? Well, why do I see every wrinkle and gray hair on me yet they look exactly the same as when we were in school? Did they moisturize more, inherit better genes or have plastic surgery? (or – dang! – all three?!) How did they avoid the aging process – at least to the degree that it has battered and aged me?! Read More »
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Daily Inspiration – Your beautiful smile

January 14, 2010 – 9:40 am

Daily Inspiration, Girlfriendology styleHave I (or a friend) told you today how beautiful your smile is?

Don’t you love a nice compliment from a friend? It’s true – friend’s smiles are the most wonderful, welcoming and beautiful sights – especially when it’s been too long since you’ve been together.

Today we’re talking about the power (and beauty) of a woman’s smile on this Girlfriendology Daily Inspiration. (You can make us smile by clicking the orange tab to the left and signing up for our newsletter!) Read More »

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Daily Inspiration – You’re beautiful!

October 12, 2009 – 6:56 am

Daily Inspiration, Girlfriendology styleYes, you are. Girlfriends are beautiful.

I love how as girlfriends we don’t see the wrinkles and gray hairs, but the beauty inside. I love how we see the memories in a friend’s eyes and the laughter in girlfriends’ smiles. When others may be judgemental, our friends are there for us make-up or not!

Here’s today’s DAILY INSPIRATION. If you’d like to receive these, click the little orange tab to the left and sign up. We’d love to remind you how beautiful you (and your girlfriends) are! Read More »

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Cincy Girlfriend Update – Girlie-Girl recommendations!

August 29, 2009 – 7:33 am

Don’t you love when you get good girlfriend advice – on great girlfriend-y things?

Mi Salon and SpaLike a fabulous salon, a make-up tip or easy recipe? A savvy shopper sale update or review of a new store for whatever ’stuff’ you love?! I do! Girlfriends make life better in so many ways so here are a few local girlfriend tips and reviews we can offer – and we welcome your great girlfriend advice!

  • Mi Salon and Spa – Recently I had to get a new ‘do for BlogHer (conference for women, you can’t go with shabby hair!). I had met Melissa from Mi Salon and Spa at a social media event and she invited me to this Florence salon, spa and school. (I had no idea there was a cool place like this in Cincinnati!) First, I was totally impressed with the place – it’s beautiful and buzzing with beauty professionals and clients. The top floor houses the salon and spa – complete with private rooms for couples massages or pedicures, a sample bar to try out new products, a hair coloring area and lots more – including a private beauty room that men or women can receive hair and beauty care in private. (This room is sometimes used by women or men who may have disabilities or are going through chemo, etc. and just want a little privacy.) Read More »
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You are powerful, you are beautiful

August 23, 2009 – 6:30 am

Girlfriendology flowerYou are! Seriously.

Just ask your girlfriends. They’ll help you see the power and beauty that you possess. They’ll bring you back to your true self and help you see all the amazing qualities that you possess.

In this week’s Girlfriendology newsletter we explore our power and beauty – and our need to have girlfriends help us claim those. Read More »

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