Spring Classic: Red Lipstick and Sunglasses

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I didn’t understand the depths of winter until I moved to New England after three years in South Carolina where “winter” temperatures rarely dropped below 60 degrees. All I can say is that I’m ready for spring. Did you hear me, Mother Nature? In preparation for spring (and summer), I wanted to share one of [...]

Fashion, Beauty, Boston 3.22.13

Fashion, Beauty, Boston at ThoseGraces.com

I’m sure you’re all sick of hearing me say this every Fashion, Beauty, Boston post, but I cannot stress how much I am just so ready for spring! In the (hopefully) last gasps of winter, Boston bloggers are both ready to move forward and yet still holding onto the cold weather. Better to embrace it [...]

How to Find the Best Eyeshadow Color for Your Eyes

Blue Eyeshadow

When it comes to makeup, it’s easy to fall into comfort zones. You’re running late so you throw on a few swipes of cream eyeshadow. One minute and you’re ready to run out the door! If you’re anything like me, it’s easy to fall back on what’s easiest instead of stepping outside what we’re used [...]

Red Lipstick Challenge: Wearing Red Lipstick for a Year

Red Lipstick Challenge

I’ve been waiting to share this announcement. As the days passed by and I put off saying anything, I realized I needed to challenge myself in ways bigger than my mini-monthly challenges. So here it is: I’m going to wear red lipstick (almost) every day for an entire year. The Spark After I finished my [...]

When Your Partner Doesn’t Love Your Makeup

Makeup Your Partner Hates

I have a confession to make. My husband does not like my red lipstick. If you’re my best friend, mother or really anyone who has been reading my blog long enough, then you already know my response: I don’t care, I’m wearing it anyway. I should back track a bit here. It’s not like my [...]

What Are You Lookin’ At? Oh, Right My Lips Are Bright Red

Red Lipstick - NYX Pure Red

Week two of my Red Lipstick Challenge brought some unexpected moments. I started off more confident than I was week one, having gotten over my fear of people staring. In the first week, I felt I had to explain myself and why I was wearing such a bold color at nine in the morning. “It’s [...]