Author Archives: Dawn Michelle
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Beautiful Lines
Posted on March 30, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in InspirationsI wanted to share with you some of the dance videos that keep inspiring me. I’ve been allowing my dance career to transition into something new and different. Change and transition into unknown territory can feel like a whirlwind of chaos, although I trust the process. This first piece is a clip from Alonzo Kings’s [...]
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Minimalist Beauty Tip #3–Dry Body Brushing
Posted on March 28, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in SkinThe best way to aid detoxification of the lymphatic system is with dry skin brushing. This health and beauty tip will also have your skin glowing especially after the long winter season. Dry brushing the skin beginning from the outer extremities towards the heart will improve circulation while bringing nutrients to the skin. Daily dry [...]
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Skin Care First, Makeup Second
Posted on March 26, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in DIY, SkinI started paying more attention to how I cared for my skin when I was working in cosmetic retail. I was learning more about skin care ingredients than I had ever known, plus I was getting frustrated with the abundant foundation colors that were never quite right for me. I was unable to find a [...]
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Spring/Summer Style–Traveling Light
Posted on March 23, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in Minimalist Lifestyle, Style, TravelTraveling light with exactly the right pieces makes any trip extremely enjoyable. No one likes lugging heavy bags through the airport, and having a carry-on makes traveling so much easier. It will also speed up the process and get you to your gate quicker if you didn’t get to the airport with the grace period [...]
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Beauty From The Inside Out
Posted on March 21, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in FoodsWe usually talk about beauty in terms of skin and hair care. The truth is what we put into our bodies can actually make more of a difference than anything else. No matter how many amazing natural skin and hair care products we use, if we are eating processed foods, not drinking pure water or [...]
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Azuha Spring/Summer 2012 Preview
Posted on March 19, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in Creativity, StyleHello Beauties! I’ve been working on some new pieces for my Etsy store Azuha. I wanted to feature one of my new infinity chain necklaces–PROSPERITY. I will be putting up more items this week so make sure to check in. Make sure to check out the style PEACE (which you can see here), which is [...]
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Free Spirited and Sleek
Posted on March 16, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in StyleDuring the spring and summer, I love the ease of just throwing on a dress, and heading out the door. I’ve had my eyes on Gaia Conceptions designer Andrea for the past three or so years, and discovered her eco chic designs on Etsy. Her design studio is based in Greensboro, NC where each piece [...]
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100% Pure Hydrating Body Wash & Nourishing Body Cream
Posted on March 14, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in Cosmetics, Hair, Reviews, SkinYears ago when my husband and I first started dating, he expressed his love for vanilla fragrance. I hadn’t worn anything vanilla in awhile as my new love was sweet woodsy oriental scents. After being out with him more than a few times, and him noticing the smell of vanilla on someone else, I knew [...]
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Minimalist Beauty Poll
Posted on March 12, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in ExtraWhat are you most interested in seeing next on Minimalist Beauty? 1. A Community Forum Have your own discussions, ask questions, and share your minimalist lifestyle, DIY recipes, natural hair and skin care tips, chic minimalist wardrobe necessities, etc. 2. Contests/Giveaways Monthly giveaways of natural skin and hair care products, items from Azuha, and more [...]
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Traditional Hair Dye, Henna & Honey Hair Lightening
Posted on March 9, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in Beauty No-Nos, HairWomen have colored there hair for centuries, and hair color is now a multibillion dollar industry. If your hair grows an average of 1/2 inch per month, hair color becomes a never ending necessary beauty treatment. If you are trying to grow out your hair to long lengths, any chemical treatment makes it challenging, and [...]
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Creatively Declutter Cosmetics
Posted on March 7, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in Cosmetics, DeclutterI’ve received many emails asking how to clear out cosmetics without the grief of feeling that you are throwing your hard earned money away. I’m not sure how holding on to an unflattering eyeshadow or a failed bottle of conditioner can hold so much power over us, but it sometimes can. It is important that [...]
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My Minimalist Journey
Posted on March 5, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in Minimalist LifestyleTwo years ago when I started this blog I had no idea the impact that it would make on my life. My very first article was Creating A Minimalist Lifestyle written January 8, 2010. I knew the freedom of traveling light for vacations, yet hadn’t really understood the true bliss of traveling light every day [...]
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DIY Translucent Face Powder
Posted on March 2, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in DIY, MakeupCreating your own makeup isn’t as difficult as it sounds. There are simple and natural ingredients that you can use to make your own cosmetics. I recently purchased a matte mineral foundation from Bare Escentuals to use for my latest photo shoot. The overall finish was beautiful, yet I still had to adjust the color [...]
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Going Comb Free
Posted on February 29, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in HairGrowing up I was that kid who did her homework first, took weekly dance classes, read teen magazines cover to cover, then changed hair styles and nail polish almost everyday or every other day. I was so into fashion and beauty that I was given three teen magazine subscriptions for one of my birthdays. I [...]
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Early Spring Inspiration & Style
Posted on February 27, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in StyleEvery once and a while I get ahead of myself looking for fashion inspiration for the next season. I went to one of my favorite sites Free People, and picked out a few pieces that spoke to me. Although it is a bit early to get into spring fashion, I do enjoy planning ahead. I’m [...]
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Ask Minimalist Beauty
Posted on February 24, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in ExtraHello Dawn Michelle, I discovered your blog on minimalist beauty and have already read so many of the articles. I also tried the DIY toner and love it. I plan to use the raw honey cleanser starting tonight, and have recommended both to my friends and family. My husband and I are going to move [...]
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Minimalist Beauty Tip #2–Elongated Curls with Body
Posted on February 22, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in HairSince doing the Curly Girl Method/Tightly Curly Method I have been washing or rinsing my hair three times a week. This frequent washing has definitely improved the amount of moisture in my once dry hair which is a big plus. The flip side of things is having wet volume-less curls three days a week, and [...]
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Raw Honey–The Healing Face Wash
Posted on February 20, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in DIY, SkinI’ve been asked many times how to use raw honey as a face wash. Many of you may wonder why you would even consider raw honey in the first place. Raw honey is a universal beauty tonic for all skin types because of its potent yet gentle healing benefits for skin. Raw honey does wonders [...]
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Missing Money
Posted on February 17, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in MoneyI faithfully watched Suze Orman’s Money Class on OWN this past month. I thought that this simple information would be exciting and helpful to all of my readers. There are two websites that you can go to and see if there is any unclaimed money that is yours that the state is holding for you. [...]
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5 Natural Anti-Aging Carrier/Essential Oils
Posted on February 15, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in DIY, SkinThere are so many anti-aging products on the market, yet you can easily create your own skin serum at home in minutes. Here are 5 wonderful anti-aging carrier and essential oils to create your own youth healing product. Two carrier oils and 2-3 essential oils of your choice will create the most amazing DIY skin [...]
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Creativity is allowing oneself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.
~Scott Adams
Minimalist Beauty on ETSY
live with intention.
walk to the edge.
listen hard.
practice wellness.
play with abandon.
laugh.
choose with no regret.
continue to learn.
appreciate your friends.
do what you love.
live as if this is all there is.
~Mary Anne Radmacher
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.
~Patrick Lindsay
Minimalist Beauty Books
Don't waste precious time
worrying about what you should have done...
But rather, focus your attention
on what you are doing now,
and what you want to do
in the future.
Don't concentrate
on any mistakes that might
have been made,
but learn from them.
~Debbie Avery
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