Musings

Has your makeup preferences changed post-pandemic? I’m rekindling my enjoyment for wearing makeup

January 30, 2023 Paris B 4 Comments

tom ford blush, charlotte tilbury bronzer

Ever since the beginning of the pandemic, when we were forced to stay indoors, I’d ditched any semblance of wearing makeup. Why bother, when you won’t be going out, or wearing a mask. It felt like a waste of time and effort (and in many ways, it was).

When restrictions lifted and life began going back to normal, I still balked at wearing makeup. My lifestyle had changed. I was spending more times outdoors, less time being social, and wearing masks all the time. This hasn’t changed in over 3 years, and realistically I don’t expect it to change very much going forward.

But over the last few months, I’ve had the occasion to put on some makeup for social events, and I have to say that I’ve actually found it fun! 😀

2023 – Be Focused, Be Disciplined and Be Kind

January 12, 2023 Paris B 10 Comments

beagle looking at a biscuit with 2023 on the bottom

I promised myself I’d get back on the bandwagon quickly this year, and get cracking with blogging as the year gets off to a start. Writing and offering my opinions on products I’ve tried, or just talking into the ether is something I’ve been doing for over 15 years, and realistically, I don’t think I’ll be stopping just yet 🙂

I however failed in this resolution, because life decided to come at me hard and fast in the form of rebuilding my little business and to bring it back to life. Still, everything needs hard work, so that’s something I’ll take as part and parcel of learning and growing 🙂

While I don’t make resolutions, I do try to have a little mantra to live by for the year. For this year, there are 2 – to be a little more focused and disciplined, and to be kind.

Looking back to see if there was more laughter than tears this past year

December 27, 2022 Paris B 4 Comments

Hello friends!

That’s another year almost done and dusted for us all. Some highs, some lows, as is wont to happen each year.

If you look back on your year and find more highs than lows, more laughter than tears, then you’ve had a good year 🙂

For the most part, life has been good to me. It hasn’t always been smooth sailing (whose is?), and there are times and occasions that make me question my decisions and judgment. But if at all there’s anything I’ve learnt from my journey through 2022, is that sometimes, your prayers aren’t answered in the straightforward manner you think they would be.

The Empties Edition: Discovering a really nice hydrating serum amidst the empty bottles

December 19, 2022 Paris B Leave a Comment

I’ve been sticking to my resolve to use up products as much as I can, without leaving too many half-opened jars and bottles lying around. The only way I know if a product works for my skin, or if I love it, is if I’m able to finish it.

Better yet, I finish it, and yearn for a new bottle or jar! 😀

Here are some of my recent empties, because everyone loves a post about empties 😉

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