Author Archives: Dawn Michelle
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Most Loved DIY Beauty Recipes
Posted on May 16, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in Beauty, DIYBased on the statistics, your emails, and comments, I wanted to share the most loved DIY beauty recipes on Minimalist Beauty so far. When I began this blog I decided that I wanted to make 80% of my cosmetics. At the time I had a large amount of debt and realized that so much of [...]
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“Natural” Co-Wash & Leave-In Conditioners
Posted on May 14, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in Beauty, Hair, ReviewsI’ve been testing a few natural conditioners that work well with a no-poo hair regimen, co-washing, and specifically the Curly Girl Method. One thing that I did learn during this process is that the ingredients that make a conditioner different from a moisturizing lotion is that conditioners contain fatty alcohols, quaternary ammonium salts, and hydrolyzed [...]
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First Position
Posted on May 11, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in Creativity, DanceYesterday I finally went to a matinee showing of the Sundance Film Select documentary First Position. I’ve been wanting to see this film since seeing the preview during the viewing of the documentary Pina. The intense journey of six young dancers and their struggles, sacrifies, and triumphs are explored and beautifully portrayed on their road [...]
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Threads 4 Thought & Vintage
Posted on May 9, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in StyleI’ve finally forced myself to get back into color. I don’t know what it is about the colder months that has me wearing so much black, yet even after writing Saying No More Black, It’s Spring! last year, I did it again this year. To refresh my spring/summer wardrobe I picked up a few bright [...]
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Mandarin Nutmeg Lip Balm
Posted on May 7, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in DIY, MakeupThis weekend I created a mango butter based lip balm following the Mandarin Nutmeg Lip Balm recipe from Mountain Rose Herbs. Lip balms are probably one of the easiest natural cosmetics to make. I find that they can sometimes double as hand salves or even super emollient butters for dry irritated skin by using soothing [...]
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DIY Herbal Infused Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted on May 4, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in DIY, Hair, SkinLately I’ve been using more and more herbs in my skin and hair care recipes. Herbs add healing value and nutrients to DIY beauty products. Infusing apple cider vinegar for DIY skin and hair care recipes is a great way to provide those extra healing benefits. I infuse herbs into apple cider vinegar the same [...]
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Be Still
Posted on May 2, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in Minimalist LifestyleMy definition of a minimalist lifestyle is decluttering, living with less, using non-toxic beauty products, and creating an overall eco-friendly lifestyle that supports the planet. One of the most challenging aspects of this lifestyle for me is doing less. I am a very motivated, goal oriented woman who sometimes behaves like a multitasking machine versus [...]
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AZUHA sterling silver feathers & turquoise earrings GIVEAWAY
Posted on April 30, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in ExtraI wanted to thank everyone who participated in the Minimalist Beauty Poll and begin our first giveaway since reading all of your generous feedback. To participate in this giveaway simply share with us your favorite natural skin and/or hair product and why. Leave your answer in the comments below. The winner will be randomly chosen [...]
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7 Steps To Consoling Dry Skin
Posted on April 27, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in DIY, SkinMy approach to soothing any skin condition is to work on it from the inside out. I also think that it is important to determine if the cosmetics that you are currently using may be contributing to possible skin problems. By eliminating irritating cosmetics, replacing them with products that nourish the skin, while making a [...]
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Best Loved Los Angeles Vegetarian Restaurants
Posted on April 25, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in Foods, Health & WellnessOne thing that I love about living in a big city is the fantastic selection of vegetarian restaurants. Los Angeles has a pretty large selection of vegetarian restaurants, and also vegetarian friendly restaurants. There is nothing more freeing as a vegetarian than going out to eat, and looking at the menu knowing that you can [...]
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Happy Belated Earth Day!
Posted on April 23, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in Minimalist LifestyleAlthough yesterday was Earth Day, I believe that everyday should be earth day. I desire to do environmental awareness through performance art, yet the best place to always begin for now is my own life first. Minimalist living is definitely the perfect beginning! I recently read an article stating that recycling plastics takes more energy [...]
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Vintage Lovers
Posted on April 20, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in StyleVintage clothing has that unique one of a kind eclectic vibe that today’s trendy pieces just can’t touch. My grandmother used to buy vintage ensembles for me when I was in middle school. I had a very limited personal style at the time, mainly wearing jeans, tees, and page boy hats. I never could really [...]
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Minimalist Beauty Tip #4–Mini Mascaras & Green Packaging
Posted on April 18, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in MakeupIn the article Cosmetics Expire!! I discuss the expiration dates of makeup items. If you are like me, I can never finish certain makeup items by the expiration date. Mascara is the one cosmetic that should be replaced every three months. The truth is there is so much more mascara left in regular size mascara [...]
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Lady-Comp–The Fertility Monitor
Posted on April 16, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in Health & WellnessLady-Comp is a fertility monitor designed in Germany with a dual purpose; a natural way for pregnancy planning or prevention completely free of hormones and side effects. When I came across this amazing device, I knew that I had to share it with you. When it comes to pregnancy planning or prevention, we can now [...]
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Minimalist Beauty Makeover
Posted on April 13, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in ExtraMinimalist Beauty is going under construction this weekend. I am very excited for the new changes, and I am looking forward to sharing it with you. There may be moments where you may not be able to access the blog, yet it will be back in full effect Monday, April 16. I hope that you [...]
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Which Is More Important To You? Time or Money?
Posted on April 11, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in Minimalist LifestyleI’ve been doing a lot of juggling lately between new projects and commitments, as well as working on consistent personal goals and dreams. So much of what I do is sometimes determined upon meeting financial goals and of course paying bills. Whether you work for yourself or a company, it appears that if you really [...]
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No ‘Poo Curly Hair Care & New Thoughts on Co-Washing
Posted on April 9, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in HairAt the beginning of this year I decided to start wearing my natural curl pattern versus always setting my hair in braids. I read the 2nd edition of Curly Girl–The Handbook by Lorraine Massey in one day, and revamped my hair care completely. Prior to this change I was using only DIY herbal and botanical [...]
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DIY Skin Hair & Body Mist
Posted on April 6, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in DIY, Hair, SkinCreating refreshing beauty mists are as simple as making tea. Most flower herbs should only be steeped to preserve their healing benefits. The beauty mist that I recently created was with two of my favorite herbs: catnip and calendula. Catnip, also called catmint, is part of the mint family yet includes the leaf and flower [...]
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Pure Aloe Vera
Posted on April 4, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in Hair, SkinPure aloe vera is healing for the body inside and out. I use aloe vera in almost all of my skin and hair care recipes, and also as the base in some of my smoothies. I have always purchased aloe vera juice or inner fillet from either the grocery store or from Mountain Rose Herbs, [...]
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DIY Sexy Halter Batik Sundress
Posted on April 3, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in Creativity, DIY, StyleAfter my ballet class yesterday I decided to do something with the yard of batik fabric that I bought during my last Azuha supply pickup. One yard of material isn’t much to work with but I ended up creating a beautiful sundress without wasting any of the material or having any to spare. I don’t [...]
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~Scott Adams
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Whatever you can do, or dream you can... begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.
~Goethe
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined!
~Thoreau
Now is the time...
to use your talents
We all have talents,
in different fields and in different degrees.
The trick is to make the most of them.
Some come naturally.
Most come through hard work.
But having talent is just the start;
using talent to fulfill potential is the most difficult---
and the most admirable.
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worrying about what you should have done...
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and what you want to do
in the future.
Don't concentrate
on any mistakes that might
have been made,
but learn from them.
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