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Dare To Try {sponsored post}

[ 5 ] 12/09/2011 |

Thanks to L’Oreal for sponsoring my post about my favorite beauty looks, tips and tricks! Check out Makeup.com for beauty advice from the experts.

When I’m busy, I do not put much effort into my appearance. Not much at all. Sometimes I don’t even wash my face daily (unless you count the spray from the shower) – mainly because I’m not putting anything on it to begin with.

Me not putting effort into my appearance = not feeling good about myself. Me not feeling good about myself = less effort put into my appearance.

It’s a vicious cycle.

I’ve been in a slump lately – physically, mentally, emotionally. But you know what I did last week? I got a haircut! And you want to know what else? It made me feel like one miiiillllllion dollars *pinky on lips*. I walked out of the salon with fresh ends, bouncy hair, and a spring in my step.

That haircut inspired me to put more effort into my appearance, which is a good thing since the holidays are upon us and there are SO many functions to attend. I wore make-up this week. Like more than just powder – eye shadow! mascara! lip gloss! My kids looked at me sideways.

But I felt better about myself!!

So this weekend, I dare you to try something fun, something new! Get a haircut, some highlights, try those smoky-dramatic eyes you’ve been eyeing on Pinterest, buy some fun sparkly nail polish (because glitter is all the rage right now). Do something for you. It will make you feel like one miiiillllllion dollars. I promise!

My favorite way to go for everyday dramatic eyes, which happens to be from Loreal, is The One Sweep eye shadow. Three colors, one applicator, one sweep – my kind of (easy) drama!

You don’t have to blog about it, but I would LOVE for you to come back here and leave a comment telling me what you dared to try.

I was selected for this sponsorship by the Clever Girls Collective. Click here to learn more about Makeup.com or become a Facebook fan by clicking here.

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About Christy: Thirty-six year-old wife and mom to BJ (8) and Mia (4). I'm the editor at the Sisterhood, a Feingold mom, I really love to run (really), read, cook amazing things, and photography is my fledging passion. My motivation is motivating other people to realize they can do this whole weight-loss and exercise thing. I'm living proof! View author profile.

  • Heather

    Oooh. That eyeshadow looks fun.
    I need a haircut. Badly. I’m going to try to get that accomplished this weekend…wish me luck :)

  • Anonymous

    I got my hair cut and colored! Really short, too! I love it! One of my friends on facebook called it short and sassy! I kind of thought so, too! I think I’m gonna get my nails done too for this coming week….that should really put a spring in my step; not to mention the cute clothes I got to buy this week! It’s gonna be an amazing week! Makeup is an area I really need to work on, too so thanks for the link and the idea for eyeshadow!

  • http://www.whereverimaywander.com LissaJoy

    Okay, I just ordered the eyeshadow. I know I tried it and Baltimore, but then quickly forgot about it. ;)

    • Anonymous

      It’s awesome, Melissa!! I swipe it on, blend a little with a blush brush and VOILA!

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  • Anonymous

    Wow! The only thing easier is the press-on eye shadows.