Project Inner Beauty

Be Your Beautiful Self

BeautyIsWithin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:29:37 PST

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Source: remainsimple.tumblr.com via Erin on Pinterest

The Balance of Inner and Outer Beauty Is in the Details

BeautyIsWithin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:54:20 PST

Lately I’ve been mulling over this idea of achieving balance between inner and outer beauty. Many of us tend to focus on one over the other. When all you think about is outer beauty, you might believe that outer appearance is the basis of beauty. On the other hand, when you focus on inner beauty, you could believe that physical beauty is superficial.

Although I know in theory that your inner beauty shines through to reveal your outer beauty, it’s taken awhile for me to truly understand this. I now know that inner beauty is in the little details or actions you take - whether it’s offering a smile to a stranger, eating the right foods, wearing clothing that flatters your body, or using the right hair tools. These are all little things you can do to take care of yourself, and they add up to make you the unique person that you are. Read more...

Is It Right to Criticize Someone's Sense of Fashion?

BeautyIsWithin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:37:36 PST

Is it right to criticize someone else's sense of fashion or beauty?

This is the question that came to mind as I saw this picture of Kelly Osbourne taken at Art of Elysium's 5th Annual Heaven Gala in Los Angeles. Obviously Kelly thought she looked great when she decided to put on this dress and dye her hair grey. Or perhaps she was influenced by someone who encouraged her to try out this look. Depending on what YOU think is fashionable, this whole look good be pretty...or it could be just downright awful. Read more...

Speak Kindly To Yourself

BeautyIsWithin — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:26:11 PDT

I was browsing Twitter today, and came across some inspiration from Doreen Virtue that I want to pass on...

We are often kind and offer positive words to others, but when was the last time you looked in the mirror and spoke kind words to yourself? Create a habit of telling yourself, "I love you", every morning as you're getting ready for the day.

Your Clothes Don't Define You

BeautyIsWithin — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:57:58 PDT

There are many people who say that fashion is not important. How can they say that when everyone wears clothes? Believe it or not, fashion is part of our lives and will be as long as we live here on Earth...or they change the laws and decide that we can all walk around naked if we choose to.

Clothes do serve a function. For instance, rain coats keep us dry during the rainy season and thermals for ladies keep us warm during the winter. Clothes are also an expression of our personality and unique style. We can tell a story or fight for a cause through our clothing. So don't tell me that fashion is not important. Read More...

A Reminder About Self Confidence

BeautyIsWithin — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 02:48:46 PDT

My friend and I went to a fashion show tonight where there were many women wearing cute little cocktail and evening dresses. We had decided to go the comfortable route, though. I was in leggings and a long top with silver sequin designs while my friend wore a fun top with dark blue jeans and flats.

As we stepped onto the red carpet to take pictures, I suddenly felt a twinge of self consciousness take over.

Oh, why didn’t I wear that black evening dress? Read more...

Inspiring Video: What is True Beauty

BeautyIsWithin — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 21:00:19 PDT

I always like to discover different perspectives and definitions of beauty - especially from young women. In this video, high school girls from Australia share what true beauty means to them.

Have You Ever Seen an Ugly Flower?

BeautyIsWithin — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:35:58 PDT

I love flowers. My favorite subjects in my paintings are flowers. When I go walking in the neighborhood, I always stop to admire the beautiful flowers in my neighbor's yards. And if you follow me on Flickr, you would notice all the flower photos I've taken over the years.

Transform Your Self Esteem With a Dress

BeautyIsWithin — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 14:59:27 PDT

Once upon a time I would watch the show, What Not to Wear, and criticize it for attempting to transform a woman’s appearance. I would think, “Let the woman wear what she wants to! If that’s who she is, why would you want to try to change her?”

Well, I’ve grown up since then and came to realize how the show has helped women go from being a caterpillar to being a butterfly. I had to admit, that yes, the women looked so much better after Stacy and Clinton worked their magic. You could see the sparkle come back into their eyes and catch a glimpse of the potential they had to truly shine. Stacy and Clinton could take a woman who wore frumpy sweats all day and put a flattering dress on her...and we would witness the transformation in an instant.

Lady Gaga Quote

BeautyIsWithin — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:38:25 PDT

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"Whether I'm wearing lots of makeup or no makeup, I'm always the same person inside." --Lady Gaga

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