Tip Tuesday #101: A Makeup Mistake That Makes You Look Older Tip 5: Lipstick

April 17, 2018April 16, 2018 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

Here’s another tip for Tip Tuesday:

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Today’s tip is about A Makeup Mistake When Applying Lipstick That May Make You Look Older :

Tip 5: When choosing your lipstick shade, don’t choose a nude shade, choose shades that are closer to the darkest part of your lips:

Losing fullness and pigmentation in the lips is something that happens naturally as we age. While nude lip colors are quite popular and some shades are beautiful, choosing a shade that is too close to your skin tone will cause your lips to blend in causing a loss in your natural lip line.

Since aging causes the lips to thin and nude lips cause a loss of the natural lip line, using a nude shade will cause you to look older than you actually are. Instead, choose shades that are closer to the darkest part of your lips to keep a more youthful look to the entire face.

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As I mentioned the last few weeks, there is nothing wrong with getting older, but there is no reason to make yourself look older than you are. Follow these tips to avoid making makeup mistakes that make you look older than you actually are.

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Don’t be too hard on yourself, we all make mistakes. 😉

Let me know if you try it out and what you think! If you are enjoying these tips every Tuesday you can check them all out by clicking HERE.

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No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #16 Popsugar Fitness 60-Minute Cardio-Kick Boxing Workout

April 16, 2018February 11, 2018 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood1 Comment

I have mentioned a few times that cardio-kickboxing is my favorite type of workout! Such a great overall entire body workout. This 60-minute kickboxing workout from Popsugar is no exception! I love Christa DiPaolo’s energy, she is so encouraging! This workout is not easy, you will be sweating and you will be sore the next day, but it is so worth it!

Do you have time to invest in your health and wellness? Yes, you do! No excuses, just do it! Remember to keep proper form, warm up before, and stretch after you exercise!

“Get ready to crush calories with this 60-minute cardio-boxing workout with Equinox’s The Cut creator Christa DiPaolo.”

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No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #15 Jessica Smith Kickboxing Workout

April 9, 2018March 26, 2018 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

I love Jessica Smith! She is so encouraging and upbeat! Her workouts are great without being too difficult that you will get discouraged. Kickboxing is my favorite type of workout! Whenever I do a kickboxing workout I get the most bang for my buck overall entire body workout.

Never miss a Monday workout, it sets the tone for the entire week! Remember to keep proper form, warm up before, and stretch after you exercise!

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Beauty Subscription · Make up

Hello, BoxyCharm! March 2018 Box

April 4, 2018April 2, 2018 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood2 Comments

I have a feeling that if you love makeup and keep up with the “beauty community” you are already familiar with Boxycharm. But just in case you don’t know what it is…

Boxycharm is a $21/month/box beauty product subscription that includes 4-5 luxury and indie brand beauty related products. Instead of sample sizes like some other subscription boxes/bags, each month, Boxycharm has full sized products. It ships to both the US and Canada.

Each month the value of the box is over $100. This month’s box has $126 USD worth of products in it. It is a great way to try out different higher priced brands without spending a lot of money. I’ve received products from brands such as MAC, Tarte, Cover Fx, Becca, Dr. Brandt, and Bare Minerals.

March’s theme is Bae Cation.

I love that they include a card with the product’s info and pricing on it. This month’s products total $115.15 according to the card and $112.76 according to the prices listed on the Boxycharm site. (not sure why they are different on one vs the other?)

Each month there are usually a few product variations between the boxes that are sent out. This month there were five different possible boxes. I got variation number one, as indicated by the number 1 in the lower right-hand corner of the info card.

Here is what I got in my box this month:

PÜR THE COMPLEXION AUTHORITY – EYESHADOW PALETTE $36.00

“This transitional palette can be used now or later to bring vibrancy back into your look. Our signature silky smooth ultra-mattes are paired with pretty pinks and a vibrant blue to lighten the mood. Plus, you can layer the shimmer shades for a duo chrome finish.”

This palette is beautiful! It swatches great. The majority of the shades in this palette are exactly what I would used on a daily basis. I have found that some of the shades on my eyes are not as intense. In my opinion, PÜR The Completion Authority (formerly known as Pur Cosmetics) is a great brand that doesn’t really get enough love in the beauty community.

PRETTY VULGAR – MAKE THEM BLUSH $26.00

“Make Them Blush powder blush awakens your complexion and provides a natural, glowy flush to your cheeks. This silky-smooth formula is long-wearing and highly pigmented. The buildable blush powder can be worn alone or paired for a multidimensional pop of color that will flatter any complexion.”

The packaging is beautiful! I love when makeup looks pretty as well as makes you look pretty. . I got the shade Hush Blush. It is a pretty peachy rose mauve shade. I’m glad that I got this shade instead of the other option which is a bright fuschia. This product is cruelty-free and gluten-free. The 8 vegan-friendly available shades include: Pretty Witty, Shameless Flirt, Tickled Pink, Hush Blush, Prim Vixen, and Charmingly Sinful.

SOUTH MANE BEAUTY – EYE GELS $9.00

“Our eye gels are great for an easy mask without the clean-up. They soften and moisturize to ensure that you look rested and refreshed!”

This is not my type of thing, I didn’t even open these to try, I’m going to give them to my sister.

THE VINTAGE COSMETIC COMPANY – SMOKEY EYE MAKEUP BRUSH SET $21.76
(not $21.75, but $21.76 😁)

“This brush set trio will enable you to create a stunning Smokey eye. Use subtle tones for a natural look, or bright and bold hues for a party look.”

The packaging is so cute! Each brush has a little saying on the handle “Step 1 for the money…Step 2 for the shadow…Step 3 go girl go”. I have so many brushes, I’m going to be passing these along to someone else as well.

BUTTER LONDON – DOUBLE DECKER LASHES MASCARA $20.00

“Get 200% thicker lashes in just one coat and a 314% increase in lash curl. The interlocking nylon fiber brush grasps each individual lash to lengthen, curl, and multiply lashes from root to tip.”

I’m so particular about mascara. I have found a winner and I’m sticking to it. I haven’t even opened this mascara so that I can pass it along to someone else.

This month’s box was kind of a dud for me. I am only using 2 out of the 5 products. Even still, the box costs $21 a month and the products that I will be using total $62 msrp. That being said…

I have really enjoyed receiving the boxes for the last 9 months, but I have decided to cancel my subscription for now. I have so much makeup in my collection that some of the things that I love get lost in the shuffle. I’m going to be focusing on appreciating the things that I currently own before I keep adding more and more. Despite the fact that I am canceling, I still highly recommend Boxycharm. It is a great way to build up your collection with amazing products at such a great price of only $21 a month.

What about you? Do you get BoxyCharm? Did you get something different than I did? Do you get any other monthly subscription bags/boxes that are worth trying out? Let me know in the comments below.

If you are interested in trying out boxy charm I would love for you to use my referral link by clicking HERE or visiting https://boxycharm.com/refer/laura-AJQSTMGQ (I don’t think that I actually get anything if you use my referral link, but hey why not!)

Check out my other recent posts about subscription boxes that I recommend by clicking HERE. I am still thinking about trying out FabFitFun, but so far I haven’t ordered it yet. I’ll keep you posted!

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No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #14 SLIM YOUR LEGS with this 7 Minute Workout Lucy Wyndham-Read

April 2, 2018April 2, 2018 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

Get in a complete total body workout when you are short on time with this efficient routine by Lucy Wyndham-Read. You can easily slim your legs while doing this routine at home even if you only have a small space. Perfect for all levels of fitness.

Never miss a Monday workout! Remember to keep proper form, warm up before, and stretch after you exercise!

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Love and Life

Happy Easter, 2018!

April 1, 2018April 2, 2018 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood2 Comments

Luke 24:36-39

³⁶And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

³⁷But they were terrified and affrighted and supposed that they had seen a spirit.

³⁸And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?

³⁹Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.

Happy Easter!

Tips and Tricks

Tip Tuesday #100: A Makeup Mistake That Makes You Look Older Tip 4: Eyeliner

March 27, 2018April 2, 2018 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood5 Comments

First of all, let’s just talk about that fact that this is Tip #100! Wow! I can’t believe that I have had 100 tips to share!

Here’s another tip for Tip Tuesday:

Today’s tip is about A Makeup Mistake When Applying Eyeliner That Makes You Look Older :

Tip 4: Don’t use a heavy hand when applying eyeliner:

Using a heavy-hand when applying eyeliner almost always make you look older no matter what age you are. Think back to your 15-year-old self, when you were trying to make yourself look older what was the first thing you did? You probably applied a thick line of black eyeliner around your entire eye.

To appear more youthful, instead of lining the entire eye with a dark eyeliner, start your line in the middle of your upper eyelid, working your way out and thickening it slightly as you go. If you want to line the bottom of your eyes, try using eyeshadow instead of liner. The shadow will still add detail to the eye without adding weight to the eyes.

Let’s compare these two pictures:

LauraLookingJoliGood — This dark liner around and under my eyes adds weight to the under eye area making me look older than I am.

Using an eyeshadow to line under the eye instead of a eye pencil gives a softer appearance to my eye look.

As I mentioned the last few weeks, there is nothing wrong with getting older, but there is no reason to make yourself look older than you are. have been giving tips on which makeup mistakes to avoid making yourself look older than you actually are.

Don’t be too hard on yourself, we all make mistakes. 😉

Let me know if you try it out and what you think! If you are enjoying these tips every Tuesday you can check them all out by clicking HERE.

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No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #13 Leslie Sansone’s 1 Mile Happy Walk at Home

March 26, 2018February 12, 2018 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

About 10 years ago, I had just had my first baby and I was a happy couch potato. I ate whatever I wanted and never ever even thought about exercise! One day, I was out shopping, pushing my baby in the stroller, when I caught a glimpse of my reflection in the store’s window. I was literally appalled by what I saw! 😱

Having never consistently exercised in my life, I didn’t know what to do or where to start; I just knew that I needed to start something! The next day I began my health and fitness journey with a one-mile walk at home exercise DVD by Leslie Sansone.

I slowly but surely got stronger and grew to love exercising! It all started with a one-mile Leslie Sansone workout. The rest is history!

Leslie Sansone will always have a special place in my heart!

Do you have 15 minutes to improve your day? Yes, you do, just do it! Your health and wellness are worth it! Remember to keep proper form, warm up before, and stretch after you exercise!

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Lifestyle

“When Criticism Hurts” by Lysa Terkeurst

March 25, 2018March 24, 2018 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

Isn’t it amazing when God gives us exactly what we are needing? Here is a wonderful devotional by Lysa Terkeurst that was just what I needed for today! I hope that you find it helpful as well!

criticism Leah Dipascal | lookingjoligood.blog — photo credit Proverbs 31

WHEN CRITICISM HURTS
by Lysa Terkeurst

Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

“It was one of those voicemails that left me rubbing the sides of my head wondering, “Why me? Why today?” I was blindsided by the criticism and felt this would be the perfect time to find a hole and crawl into it.

Criticism hurts. No matter who you are, how many people are encouraging you, and how happy you felt before you got “that call” or “that email,” one drop of critical yuck spreads fast and furious.

Oh, how I wish I had a little “criticism antidote” to make it all better. I don’t. But I do have a little sermonette I preach to myself when criticized.

When someone criticizes, I’ve got to quickly discern if they are trying to help me or hurt me.

No criticism is fun, but it can be helpful if it is from a wise person speaking words that are truly intended to help us. Proverbs 15:2a says, “The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge …” To me, a wise person is someone who
• Cares enough about me to get their facts straight and isn’t speaking out of assumption.
• Has talked to God and reflects a gentle, caring tone in their communication.
• And wraps their criticism with grace and humility.

This kind of criticism is given with the intent of sharing helpful wisdom that is constructive rather destructive.

If the criticism is destructive and hurtful, I must remember the second part of Proverbs 15:2b, “… but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.”

The definition of folly is a “lack of understanding or sense.”

We need to remember this kind of harsh and unnecessary criticism says a lot more about their insecurities than our inadequacies.

We can’t fix whatever hurt caused them to lash out. But we can decide to stay calm and not compound the hurt. “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” (Proverbs 15:1)

Proverbs 15:1 | lookingjoligood.blog — *Photo Credit Bible App*

No matter what kind of criticism we get—helpful or hurtful—it still stings. And we might not feel like being calm at first. When I returned the call that left my heart racing and my head pounding, I didn’t feel like being calm. I had to choose to be calm despite my feelings. I’m learning that staying calm is as much of a gift to myself as it is to the one criticizing me.

Dear Lord, I know You are not a God of condemnation and criticism. Teach me to hold my tongue and trust in You when I am hurt by those around me. I want to be able to take the criticism that is helpful and leave the criticism that is hurtful, but I know that only through You can I do this without the weight of condemnation. Thank You for Your gentle conviction and patience with me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

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Lifestyle

6 Ways To Ensure Unhappiness

March 23, 2018March 9, 2018 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood2 Comments

We all want to be happy, but yet often we are our own worst enemies! I know that quite often the only reason that I am unhappy is that I choose to be. Here are 6 quick way to ensure that you are unhappy!

1.Have Unrealistic Expectations

Unmet expectations will almost always be the cause of your unhappiness in life.

Unmet expectations are usually what causes anger as well. It is not always easy to admit that the true source of your anger and unhappiness is from not getting what you wanted!

Minimize your expectations, maximize your joy.

2. Have Uncommunicated Expectations

Guess what? No one is a mind reader! Can you believe it?! It is true.

If you want someone in your life to do something, first they need to know what you want from them. Don’t get upset when you expect something from someone that they have no clue about.

Give the people in your life the opportunity to choose whether or not they want to meet your expectations.

3. Don’t Be Honest With Yourself

Sometimes, I have to stop and ask myself “Why am I doing what I am doing?” Sometimes I know exactly why. Sometimes the answer is clear and positive. Sometimes I don’t really know what my motivation is.

Sometimes I have to really take a step back and be honest with myself, “What do I want out of this situation?” I don’t always like the answer that I have to give myself.

The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.
Proverbs 11:3

4. Don’t Be Honest With Others

So many ugly situations in life could be avoided if we were to live by the simple truth of “Say what you mean and mean what you say!”

Do you want to host Easter dinner? Nope.

Then when you are asked to host, be honest about it and say “No.” Don’t say you will host and then make it clear to everyone around you that you don’t want to have them at your house.

Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred.
Proverbs 15:17

Are you upset because someone hurt your feelings? YES!

Tell them the truth about the way you feel, don’t say “Nothing” when asked what is wrong. If it is important enough to you to make you upset, it should be important enough for you to share.

Be respectful of the relationship and give them the chance to correct the situation.

Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.
1 John 3:18

1 John 3:18 | lookingjoligood.blog — photo credit: Bible app

5. Assign Intent To Others

On a daily basis, we can find a something to get offended about.

What happened?

Your friend didn’t like your IG photo.
Your co-workers went to lunch without you.
Your sisters got together for a playdate with their kids and you weren’t included.
Two people you know were having a serious conversation and didn’t acknowledge you.
Your friends had a girl’s night out and you couldn’t go.

Don’t take things personally! Almost always, people are not against you, they are just for themselves.

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Colossians 3:13

Colossians 3:13 | lookingjoligood.blog — Photo credit: Bible app

If you want to be unhappy give intent to the unintentional things that other people do!

6. Compare your life to others.

“Comparison is the thief of joy.”-Theodore Roosevelt

In this world of social media, it is so hard not to get sucked into comparing ourselves with others. Due to social media, we see so much more of people’s “private” lives.

The problem is that we are usually comparing all of our flaws with the snapshots of an edited filtered picture perfect life. Their reality is that they also have flaws that we do not see.

Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, ⁵for each one should carry their own load.
Galatians 6:4-5

Stop it! Be grateful for what you do have!

Follow these simple steps to have a completely unhappy life! 😉

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March’s theme is Bae Cation.

PÜR THE COMPLEXION AUTHORITY – EYESHADOW PALETTE $36.00

PRETTY VULGAR – MAKE THEM BLUSH $26.00

SOUTH MANE BEAUTY – EYE GELS $9.00

THE VINTAGE COSMETIC COMPANY – SMOKEY EYE MAKEUP BRUSH SET $21.76 (not $21.75, but $21.76 😁)

BUTTER LONDON – DOUBLE DECKER LASHES MASCARA $20.00

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Luke 24:36-39

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First of all, let’s just talk about that fact that this is Tip #100! Wow! I can’t believe that I have had 100 tips to share!

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WHEN CRITICISM HURTS by Lysa Terkeurst

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We all want to be happy, but yet often we are our own worst enemies! I know that quite often the only reason that I am unhappy is that I choose to be. Here are 6 quick way to ensure that you are unhappy!

1.Have Unrealistic Expectations

2. Have Uncommunicated Expectations

3. Don’t Be Honest With Yourself

4. Don’t Be Honest With Others

5. Assign Intent To Others

6. Compare your life to others.

Follow these simple steps to have a completely unhappy life! 😉

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THE VINTAGE COSMETIC COMPANY – SMOKEY EYE MAKEUP BRUSH SET $21.76
(not $21.75, but $21.76 😁)

WHEN CRITICISM HURTS
by Lysa Terkeurst