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Beauty + Bespoke/Bite Beauty/FCANCER/Lip Lab by Bite/Lipstick/PWRBUN September 23, 2018September 23, 2018

little moments

Do you ever have those days when you’re feeling bleh?  Not sure what’s going on or what you’re supposed to be doing?  I’ve been feeling that way more now than ever and it’s tough to get out of that slump…

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Beauty + crazy-eyes/flaws/headscarves/shine/the power bun September 7, 2018July 16, 2019

headscarf diaries

I used to feel apprehensive to wear a headscarf or beanie out in public.  I think perception and how we believe people see us is something that can bring out a lot of anxiety. I’ve taken my hairloss and hair…

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Beauty +/Thoughts Inspiration/Mind over Matter/Relaxation/Self-Care/Well-being September 3, 2018September 3, 2018

self-care :: part two

During the past few months, I’ve been more focused on taking care of myself - mind, body, and spirit.  It takes a lot of courage to take a step back and recognize that you need time to better yourself. Depending…

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Beauty +/Treatment Bag Balm/CeraVe Moisturizing Cream/Chemotherapy/Dove DermaSeries/JASON Normalizing Shampoo/Pearlessence Face Mist July 23, 2018July 26, 2018

Fab Faves: skin care

Skin care during chemo treatments can be tough.  I noticed my skin would feel dry and itchy, my lips would crack and bleed, and my scalp would be blotchy and irritated -- these were things that I didn’t experience prior…

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Beauty +/Cancer/Thoughts cancer patient/comfortable/confidence July 15, 2018July 16, 2019

the cancer patient?

      "Cancer Patient" I really don’t like that term... in our minds, we all conjure up images of what someone with cancer and/or going through chemo should look like - ghostly, sickly, frail, bald.. From the beginning I’ve never…

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Beauty +/Thoughts Chemotherapy/makeup June 8, 2018July 16, 2019

chemo makeup

When I started my chemotherapy treatments in late February, I was well aware of the physical changes that could and would affect my appearance.  Besides my hair loss, I didn’t notice these other changes until my fourth treatment - thinning…

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Beauty + Chemotherapy/Wigface/Wigs June 4, 2018July 16, 2019

#wigface

Although I went into my first treatment with the full intention of the cold caps kicking chemo’s butt, I knew there could be a chance that it wouldn’t work for me.  With that in mind, I decided to be prepared…

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