Can you get a tattoo over a stretched postpartum stomach?
I have always wanted a tattoo, and having come to this point in my life I feel like I can choose one to go on said stomach. However, I cannot find any pictures or information on getting a tattoo on stretched, loose skin — not, like, little stretch mark, c-section scar belly. It’s like, hanging, stretched-flesh belly.
Is a tattoo over a stretched postpartum belly a thing you can do? And if it is, what kind of design would work?
Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous
If you’re a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We’re talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you’ll go wild.
Let’s go shopping!
Secrets from a makeup artist: The best makeup for mature skin
As a makeup artist, I have worked on nearly every type of face there is, including mature talent from middle age to quite elderly. Working on mature clientele — or working on yourself if your skin is starting to show signs of “maturity” — is just a matter of knowing how products work on the skin, and what products to use, and when.
For successful makeup for mature skin, there are two equally important components: Selection of proper cosmetic products — which we will get to in a minute — and prepping the skin thoroughly with proper skincare…
Tell this cold-weather newbie what to wear in cold weather
I always knew I would have to get a proper winter wardrobe when I moved to the UK, but I wasn’t expecting to be so overwhelmed by options. I have no idea where to start!
Ive never even owned a winter jacket before, so some advice would be really really appreciated…
Finding plus-size maternity clothes: A Canadian struggle, eh?
Once the bump started forming, and my regular clothes started tugging in weird places, it was time to take the journey into finding plus-size maternity clothes in Canada. Oh boy? Hooray? I had a gut feeling that things wouldn’t be all that easy and boy was I right.
Finding plus-size maternity clothing was a nightmare!
Retired boobs: How I learned to relax and love my non-self-supporting breasts
Can I share something a little personal with you? My boobs aren’t “perfect.” They are healthy and reliable. I nursed my two children with them. They have always been there when I needed them. But, I have had an adversarial relationship with bras. Nothing ever fit quite right — even after several professional bra fittings.
Use mason jars to collect what’s left in an “empty” lotion bottle
Okay, I might be the stingiest person alive, but I got THIS much lotion out of an “empty” lotion bottle by cutting off the top, and scooping it out. This has to be a packaging flaw…
Tips from a makeup artist: The 5 best lip balms and lip moisturizers
So let’s talk basics: The best lip balms and lip moisturizers! These are the things that real women ask me about all the time and all the time. Being a pro makeup artist I’ve gone through umpteen brands of each type of product and these are the ones that make my cut…