These are the thoughts, stories and inspirations of a young woman who has worked alongside the beautiful…Tumblr (3.0; @betsysbeautyblog)http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/ Wanting, is the birthing of a new idea. Be selfish enough to want.If you are not selfish enough,...http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/8185986717http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/8185986717Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:28:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lox43hylxP1qe64buo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A friend of mine gave this to me yesterday…</p>http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/8067122250http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/8067122250Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:57:17 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lot9atm8HD1qe64buo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lot9atm8HD1qe64buo2_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Grow.</p>http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/7985901171http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/7985901171Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:59:17 -0400  Courage—Idiom; To tell the story of who you are with your whole heart. Origin:1250–1300; Middle...http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/7769095843http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/7769095843Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:43:00 -0400<object width="400" height="292"><param name="movie" value="http://video.ted.com/assets/player/swf/EmbedPlayer.swf" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><param name="bgColor" value="#ffffff" /><param name="flashvars" value="vu=http://video.ted.com/talks/dynamic/BreneBrown_2010X-medium.flv&su=http://images.ted.com/images/ted/tedindex/embed-posters/BreneBrown-2010X.embed_thumbnail.jpg&vw=432&vh=240&ap=0&ti=1042&lang=eng&introDuration=15330&adDuration=4000&postAdDuration=830&adKeys=talk=brene_brown_on_vulnerability;year=2010;theme=how_the_mind_works;theme=a_taste_of_tedx;theme=what_makes_us_happy;event=TEDxHouston;tag=Culture;tag=communication;tag=social+change;&preAdTag=tconf.ted/embed;tile=1;sz=512x288;" /><embed src="http://video.ted.com/assets/player/swf/EmbedPlayer.swf" pluginspace="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" bgcolor="#ffffff" width="400" height="292" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" flashvars="vu=http://video.ted.com/talks/dynamic/BreneBrown_2010X-medium.flv&su=http://images.ted.com/images/ted/tedindex/embed-posters/BreneBrown-2010X.embed_thumbnail.jpg&vw=432&vh=240&ap=0&ti=1042&lang=eng&introDuration=15330&adDuration=4000&postAdDuration=830&adKeys=talk=brene_brown_on_vulnerability;year=2010;theme=how_the_mind_works;theme=a_taste_of_tedx;theme=what_makes_us_happy;event=TEDxHouston;tag=Culture;tag=communication;tag=social+change;"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Everyone is vulnerable…vulnerability is human and its beautiful.</p>http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/7768586244http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/7768586244Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:29:02 -0400 Sometimes we get caught up in planning the future.  We freak out because where we are currently, is...http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/7662345304http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/7662345304Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:41:00 -0400billy kiddquarter life crisisnew jobfollowing your dreamslife decisionsconfusedlosthelp“I live in the land of delight—of just walking in the street, and the sun is shining, and I’m...http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/7661220619http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/7661220619Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:08:06 -0400“Out of the blue, the beautiful appeared unexpected :) —Steve Ross”http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/7590516292http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/7590516292Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:10:36 -0400  Reisha Fryzer, owner of Farm Box LA, shares her love of eating fresh,  seasonal, organic,...http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/7555162059http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/7555162059Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:25:33 -0400Local farmsbeautywomen leaderscookingorganic foodvegan food<object width="512" height="288"><param name="movie" value="http://www.hulu.com/embed/yowzVJGR2Kn7y7w_jGKHKw"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.hulu.com/embed/yowzVJGR2Kn7y7w_jGKHKw" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="225" allowFullScreen="true"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Lets all have a laugh to how ridiculous our quest for perfection is…especially in LA! This is Funny!</p> <p>—Betsy</p>http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/7279268593http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/7279268593Tue, 05 Jul 2011 18:41:21 -0400The EWG&#8217;s recent analysis of over 600 sunscreens, brought light many startling facts about...http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/7277859523http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/7277859523Tue, 05 Jul 2011 18:02:00 -0400skin cancersun protectioncancermelenomaEWGEWG Skin DeepOcean Potion Meaning&#8212; BBQ&#8217;s, picnics, pool parties, beach vollyball, bike riding&#8230;oh the...http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/7135669959http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/7135669959Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:58:00 -0400“Teaching girls that their appearance is the first thing you notice tells them that looks are...http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/7074909906http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/7074909906Thu, 30 Jun 2011 02:57:00 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lna1maYLPE1qajjdco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/7072081285http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/7072081285Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:55:25 -0400 Emily Baker was undoubtedly the newcomer star of the FW 11 Runway shows, and since, has had some...http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/6995021256http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/6995021256Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:14:37 -0400The American Medical Association voted Tuesday to adopt a new policy that will encourage advertisers...http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/6844416814http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/6844416814Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:45:56 -0400Body imageAMA new policiesAMA and Body imageBritney Spears unedited photosBritney SpearsUnrealistic body image expectationsOne of my favorite fashion bloggers, happens to be a pint sized high school student named Tavi. ...http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/6834491748http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/6834491748Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:49:00 -0400TaviTavi on slutsTavi slutwalkfemale rightsrapeslutsIn honor of today&#8217;s celestial event, the summer solstice, I decided to share with you my most...http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/6770521604http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/6770521604Tue, 21 Jun 2011 19:01:00 -0400<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/9-X08mLwFV0?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Today is the first day of summer; the summer solstice.  Characterized by the longest day and shortest night of the year, the summer solstice marks the beginning of a more care free time in our human existence.</p> <p>Warm dinners on my twinkle light lined porch, homemade sangria shared with close friends, Italian house guests, plenty of yoga, weekend trips up to San Francisco and to wine country, paddle boarding lessons, sailing—the possibilities are endless, especially when you live in California! ;)</p> <p>No matter where you spend your summer, just make sure you don’t forget the most important ingredients: a great attitude, a fab location and good company!</p> <p>—Betsy</p>http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/6769791682http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/6769791682Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:32:00 -0400Today, my sister told me something that she&#8217;s never confessed to me before.  She told me that...http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/6480163922http://www.betsysbeautyblog.com/post/6480163922Mon, 13 Jun 2011 01:27:00 -0400