In my younger days, I needed a great deal of retail therapy. Now I think twice before pulling out the plastic. And when I do, it may be for different reasons.
What I know now is we not only want to feel good in our clothes, we desire to feel good about our clothes. The fashion industry is now putting an emphasis on apparel that is diverse and has a "giving back" element to it. A few thoughts worth sharing for you to consider next time you shop.
As I get older, I often turn to my community for additional inspiration. Writing a novel, riding a motorcycle, or going back to school - you can do it. Age is just a number. Instead of keeping these inspirational friends to myself, I am starting a monthly interview to highlight their amazing stories. Do you have someone in your life who is doing something to inspire you? Leave your thoughts (or their names!) in the comments section.
Women never seem to love their hair!
I have finally made peace with my crazy, gray curls. And thanks to this crazy mess, I’ve met some wonderful new people, all asking the same thing. “Is this your natural color?” or “Are those your natural curls? The answers are yes, for at least 20 years, and no, the curls came with the genes too! (lookout Christian Crouse, there may be a go gray early gene headed your way).
Thanks to my hairdresser, Ron, for inspiring me to embrace my curls and for his superb advice on how to care for them.
Here are a few tips from Ron that made the difference for me, hope it brings a little love to your curls!
Loving your hair makes a big difference. But, we are so much more than our hair. Don’t let your hair define you, but find the style or color that makes you feel good and embrace it! Your hair, and hairstyle, follow biological age not chronological age.
I saw this fun tee-shirt recently, “Sorry, I can’t hear you over the volume of my hair”. As you may know, in the south, we say, "the bigger the hair the closer to God!"
Remember all curls are not created equal, so you have to keep trying products tiI you find what works for you. I ADORE Aquage Silkening Foam Oil when I want lose curls and Aquage Curl Defining Lotion when I want tighter curls.
Share any great products or tips that work for you in the comment section.
Last week was International Women’s Day, perfect timing for this post. I’m incredibly grateful to so many awesome women that have made a big difference in my life! The two major impacts came from my mother and my daughter, but here are a few others that continue to change my life. I hope they inspire you too!
Loved having my husband surprise me as a guest blogger last week. So, this week I thought I would get back at him. LOL.
Before I ever became certified as a yoga teacher, we were on the beach in Aruba ten years ago. I was reading about ALL the benefits of yoga, while he was complaining about his lower back pain.
Exercise and coffee in the morning are daily essentials for me. Without them, life just does not happen!
Regarding the former, I recently had gotten into a routine of just showing up at the gym, getting it done and checked off my list. Not totally a bad thing, but my brain and body were bored. Then I met Tina McClaire, a master trainer with a P.H.D. and credentials too long to list.
The Enchantment is in spectacular Sedona, Arizona, and has been on my bucket list for ages. Thanks to an invitation from a wonderful friend I just spent the weekend there. This boutique escape set amidst sacred and spiritual Red Rock mountains exceeded my expectations and overpowered us with its beauty. Maui-Carmel-Aspen kinda breathtaking. Check!
Just Move!
Trying to finish this post before I head out on my bike with Whitney for a beautiful Sunday afternoon ride. I admit I get a little anxious until I’ve had my daily exercise. It’s euphoric taking in the sounds and colors we never seem to notice in the car and the freedom I feel while outside.
My motivation started with three things:
1) A gift of essential oils - from a yoga student (been dreaming about what to do with them)
2) Reading a blog post - from one of my favorite blogs, HELLO GLOW about DIY Chai candles.
3) And a homemade chai candle - a dear friend made me, after sharing the post with her.
Whitney and I just got back from one of our most amazing trips ever to southern Ireland. This beautiful country coupled with the most friendly people were all I had imagined it would be, and then some!
It was my first trip to Ireland and my first time traveling with a group, with little knowledge of our itinerary.
