July 2011
12 posts
Life
Wanting, is the birthing of a new idea. Be selfish enough to want. If you are not selfish enough, you have nothing to give anyway. The purpose of life is joy, the basis of life is freedom, the result of life is expansion. Keep growing and making decisions in your life that really align with what you want in your heart, once you commit to an idea that aligns with what you really want. The...
Courage
Courage—Idiom; To tell the story of who you are with your whole heart.
Origin: 1250–1300; Middle English corage; Old French, equivalent to cuer; heart.
Image by Billy Kidd Photography.
WatchEveryone is vulnerable…vulnerability is human and its beautiful.
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The Next Step
Sometimes we get caught up in planning the future. We freak out because where we are currently, is not where we eventually would like to be. Some of us are unhappy and confused, and look at quick fix solutions; a different job, thoughts of traveling, pursuing a fling etc.. However, after going though much of this mental struggle myself, I’ve realized that every choice and everything...
“I live in the land of delight—of just walking in the street, and the sun is...”
– Gloria Steinem
“Out of the blue, the beautiful appeared unexpected :)
—Steve Ross”
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RFD- Real Food Delivered
Reisha Fryzer, owner of Farm Box LA, shares her love of eating fresh, seasonal, organic, pesticide-free produce by delivering locally grown goods to doorsteps in Los Angeles.
I met Reisha at my local lululemon store in Brentwood. She joked that her garage was full of vegetables. I was intrigued. Turns out, this vegetable loving yogi is quite the woman. Throughout college, Reisha thought...
WatchLets all have a laugh to how ridiculous our quest for perfection is…especially in LA! This is Funny!
—Betsy
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This Sunscreen Causes Cancer!
The EWG’s recent analysis of over 600 sunscreens, brought light many startling facts about popular sport and beach sunscreens in the US. The fact that startled me the most: “when retinal palmitate, a form of vitamin A, is applied to the skin in the presence of sunlight, it may speed the development of skin tumors and lesions (NTP 2009)”—today, retinal palmitate is in 30%...
Beautiful Forcast Ahead!
Meaning— BBQ’s, picnics, pool parties, beach vollyball, bike riding…oh the endless possibilities of gorgeous 3 day weekend! But, before I let you grab your favorite little bikini and head for the water…read my tips for protecting your skin (and your reputation). It may be hot outside, and the drinks may be flowing, but there’s no reason you can’t keep your...
June 2011
19 posts
“Teaching girls that their appearance is the first thing you notice tells them...”
– How to Talk to Little Girls by Lisa Bloom for Huffingtonpost.com.
A Beauty I'm Betting On
Emily Baker was undoubtedly the newcomer star of the FW 11 Runway shows, and since, has had some major bookings—proving that this 17 year old from a rural town in New Zealand is here to stay! She is one of the strongest new faces I have seen—incredibly high cheekbones, full lips, intense eyes. But what really impresses me is the intuition and presence this young lady possesses...
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AMA Discourages Altering of Photographs
The American Medical Association voted Tuesday to adopt a new policy that will encourage advertisers not to enhance the female body in a way that would produce unrealistic expectations on women, especially teenage girls. Let me know what you think of the decision at Betsy@Betsysbeautyblog.com!
“The appearance of advertisements with extremely altered models can create unrealistic...
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Tavi Joins Slut Walk
One of my favorite fashion bloggers, happens to be a pint sized high school student named Tavi. Only 15 years old, this dynamo is creating quite the career for herself—invites to international fashion weeks, guest editing fashion magazines, and a giant online following of girls (and women) who admire her brutal honesty and authenticity.
Tavi recently made an appearance at the Slut Walk...
Supple Summer Skin
In honor of today’s celestial event, the summer solstice, I decided to share with you my most cherished summer skincare product: the Almond Shower Gel by L’Occitane.
More of a cleansing oil, it transforms into a soft foam when mixed with water, and leaves your skin clean, satiny soft, and smelling fantastic!! I seriously cannot get enough of the sexy, summery scent it leaves on...
Looking Old
Today, my sister told me something that she’s never confessed to me before. She told me that “I looked old.” Ouch. This would not have been an extraordinary statement had I not been a skincare freak obsessed with beauty since the age of 8. Or maybe it still would have? Regardless, all I know is that those three words stung. They’re just as scary as the other...
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Green Gem
Stacey Stilts travels the world seeking out the ultimate in natural and organic ingredients to carry in her posh beauty boutique, Green Line Beauty. Stacey’s passion for natural beauty stems from experience working for Hain Celestial, along with a childhood growing up on her family farm in Missouri; “It’s a setting where your life’s success relies on Mother Nature, and I...
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Working It Out
New fitness classes in Los Angeles focus on the detail.
Hot 8 Yoga
Debuting in Santa Monica as the first hot yoga studio, Hot 8 Yoga offers diversity in classes, and luxury with amenities: padded studio floors, personal lockers for members, clean towels, and spacious, beautiful bathrooms—complete with showers. The finishing touch comprises iced hand towels for wiping off sweat, and...
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The Sub Family
In response to Grace’s question on how to handle long distance moves…I decided to talk a little bit about sub families and how important they become as you get older. How important they have been to me.
When you move to a new city where you have no family or friends, the first thought process may be “just be strong, you can be independent and alone.” But then that...
“The miracle of your existence calls for celebration every day.” Oprah...”
Anonymous asked: Could you do a post on long distance moves? I love your opinions and have always adored your blog; it's always been a great, POSITIVE outlet for me. ~Grace
WatchWhat do you see in the mirror? My roommate Nancy and I filmed who we think is our extremely wise landlord! Enjoy! :)
Betsy
May 2011
10 posts
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Vulnerabilty and Beauty
Vulnerability derives from the Latin word vulnerare (to be wounded) and describes the potential to be harmed physically and/or psychologically.
Growing up, we are socially trained that showing vulnerability is bad, that it is a sign of weakness. It is my opinion however, that having the ability to allow yourself to show vulnerability takes courage, and is a strength in life that most lack. ...
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Girlfriends
I find that having strong girlfriends as a support network directly correlates with happiness. And since happiness directly correlates with beauty, being a better friend and having strong friends also makes you more beautiful!
Here are my tips to help you become a better friend, and to help you gain better friends:
1. Drop your ego. Your true friends will love you regardless of how rich,...
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Are You a Beautiful Disaster?
Throughout my time as a modeling agent, there were certain models that were extremely easy to work with—and then there were those who I liked to refer to as “the beautiful disasters.” These were the models that just could not get it together. Always late for castings or bookings, always confused about emailed directions, constantly calling for ego stroking and career...
“Being present lets us experience each moment in our lives in a way that cannot...”
– Daily Om
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The Beautiful and Happy
Through developing young women (and men) for careers as models, I quietly observed their lives and noticed a trend in what differentiated the beautiful and happy, from the beautiful and miserable. In this discovery, I began to notice a real quality to an industry that most find very unreal and superficial.
That real quality was a certain type of people. The people involved who lived with so...
“Uncertainty and mystery are energies of life. Don’t let them scare you unduly,...”
– R. I. Fitzhenry (via alackofcolorbyheather)
April 2011
6 posts
WatchBelieve in yourself, from the bottom of your heart.
“As we cultivate our life, our beauty becomes as much about what we are creating...”
March 2011
10 posts
