it’s ALL about YOU! part II

     Today we will look at the first three questions from those on Wednesday’s blog.  Monday’s blog will address question s 4 and 5.   Wednesday’s blog will address questions 6-10  and Friday we will finish up with questions 11-13.
     For some of you  surgery and/or treatment will not affect your external body much.  You may deal basically [...]

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It’s ALL About YOU!

     The first step of the cancer journey as it relates to beauty issues, concerns and questions is to evaluate yourself.  You will want to answer some basic questions.  The answers to these questions will help you make good choices for yourself on the journey. 
1.   In what ways will my body change with surgery and/or treatment?
2.   [...]

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Beauty and Cancer

      When you are diagnosed with cancer life immediately changes.  I know that having had cancer once nearly thirteen years ago and four recurrences.    
       As women, once diagnosed, our survival mode kicks in…but shortly after treatment begins so does beauty and cancer questions mode.  In other words, although we do not feel good, we have an inner drive [...]

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Men, Cancer and Special Considerations

     Hello!  I trust your weekend is starting off well. 
     I wanted to share two things with you today as it relates to men and cancer.
     Many women do not think that it is as tramatic  for men to lose their hair during treatment because it is in “vogue” to be bald.  However, it can be just [...]

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Bling Blings

     The blings on an outfit are like frosting on a cake.  The cake may be moist, tasty and light but the frosting makes the cake irresistable. 
     Each season the top jewelry piece to wear may change but you can wear trendy jewelry in different combinations and in unusual  ways for several seasons before having to give them [...]

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More choices with accessories

    You can change-up any outfit with different shoes.  Try wearing something sporty with a wedge heeled shoe.  Or wear a filmy blouse and camisole with a round-toed flat.  Add some spice to a simple outfit with a pair of strappy sandals, if appropriate.  Make the same simple outfit more sporty with earthy sandals or round-toed flats.
     Although it [...]

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the little things

    Belts, shoes and accessories can provide the third color when putting together new outfits.  These items also help pull different styled pieces together and maximize your natural beauty. Belts are all the rage right now and they are a wonderful way to change the look of an outfit or create a new look.  
    Every [...]

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a new week…a new you!

    It’s Monday morning and you can’t seem to find a thing to wear.  It’s the end of the summer…you are tired to your summer outfits, but it is still too warm to beginning pulling out the cooler weather  garments.    
     This is the time to get creative!   Try putting some individual pieces together that you haven’t before.  
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Why Organic Part II

    Reading the ingredient list on organic skin care products and organic makeup can be like selecting from a menu of wonderful, mouth watering fruits, vegetables and edible flowers at your local restaurant.  When storing these products you should treat them as you would fresh produce.  Keep them in either a cool dark place or refrigerator  to extend [...]

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Why Should I Go Organic?

  Your skin is the largest organ of your body and it needs to be fed good food just like all the internal organs of your body.  Years ago I had a doctor put me on the “Stone-Age Diet”.  It was a diet where I was to eat everything as close to its original form [...]

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