Category Archives: DIY
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Vintage Inspired Renewal–Ashley Watson
Posted on September 16, 2011 by Dawn Michelle in DIY, StyleAshley Watson, a Vancouver based designer with a background in fine arts, creates one of a kind leather products by hand from exclusively reclaimed material. Her pieces are absolutely stunning and very high quality. This summer I came across one of her bags in fushia at Crossroads, my favorite buy-sell-trade retailer, that was marked 50% [...]
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DIY Green Tea Cleansing Hair Rinse
Posted on September 2, 2011 by Dawn Michelle in DIY, HairI decided to again stop using all store bought conditioners. I did my usual online research on simple hair regimens and of course I found articles and forums filled with information about the no-poo hair care method. ***Updated notes at the end of the article. No-poo refers to no longer using shampoo and for some [...]
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My Shoes Needed a Makeover!
Posted on August 19, 2011 by Dawn Michelle in DIY, StyleI had finally found the perfect pair of ballet flats as I mentioned in Saying No To Black, It’s Spring! My friend wouldn’t let me buy the ballet flats in black, because he was tired of seeing me in black constantly. The only other color option for that shoe was cream, so that’s what I bought. I’ve enjoyed having a sweet pair [...]
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DIY Soothing Antioxidant Toner
Posted on June 24, 2011 by Dawn Michelle in DIY, SkinAfter minimizing my skin care routine, and no longer spending $100 every month or so on skin care, I stopped using toners and serums. Well now I’m at least back to using a toner because I can easily make it myself for almost nothing. The truth is that toners do clean the skin of any residue left behind from facial cleansers [...]
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My Summer Style
Posted on June 21, 2011 by Dawn Michelle in DIY, StyleI love to create one or two key styles that I can go to for an effortless look all season long. This past fall my “uniform” was a tunic top or sweater, leggings, and boots. I wore this consistently and loved that this look packed so easily during my winter vacation. For the summer I love wearing flowing fabrics. I love a good [...]
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My Simple Manicure
Posted on June 14, 2011 by Dawn Michelle in Cosmetics, DIY, SkinI wish I could say that I’m really big on getting my nails done, but I’m not. I remember changing my nail polish everyday when I was in middle school. I think I painted my nails enough then to last me a lifetime. Now I tend to do simple basics to keep my hands soft [...]
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DIY Natural Perfume–The Alcohol Based Method
Posted on June 7, 2011 by Dawn Michelle in Beauty No-Nos, Cosmetics, DIYOne of the best reasons to create your own perfume is to have a custom blended fragrance that you adore as well as a toxic free perfume. I was disappointed to find out that a few of my fragrance oils may likely have a mix of natural and synthetic ingredients. The best natural fragrance ingredients are essential [...]
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One 80′s Trend I Can’t Get Enough Of
Posted on May 31, 2011 by Dawn Michelle in DIY, StyleI have a serious affection for a loose off the shoulder sweater that I bought last year. It is my go to sweater for lounging around, something to throw over dance attire, and I always feel so sexy in it wearing a pair of skinny jeans with boots or heels. All you need is a statement necklace and a [...]
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DIY Luxurious Eye Cream
Posted on April 29, 2011 by Dawn Michelle in DIY, SkinI’ve let go of my need for eye creams in general, yet sometimes it simply feels nice to indulge in this wonderful luxury. Here is a wonderful recipe for a nurturing eye cream from one of my favorite DIY beauty books The Herbal Home Spa: Naturally Refreshing Wraps, Rubs, Lotions, Masks, Oils, and Scrubs (Herbal Body) by Greta Breedlove. [...]
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Making Peace With Eczema
Posted on April 22, 2011 by Dawn Michelle in DIY, SkinI’ve never experienced reoccurring eczema until last year. Years ago I had gotten eczema after having a makeup artist apply old makeup from her kit to my skin. After that I decided to always bring my own foundation with me to jobs. Last year began a unfortunate battle with eczema in two small areas on my face. It was rather mild at [...]
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DIY Summer Jumpsuit
Posted on April 19, 2011 by Dawn Michelle in DIY, StyleCertain summer styles are extremely simple designs that you can recreate yourself inexpensively. In Minimalist Clothing Design I share the first item I designed from a video tutorial by Giannina Lezcano. I’ve learned so much from Giannyl on how to create minimalist fashions without patterns and pretty quickly. I really wanted to share with you this adorable strapless jumpsuit that she created. You [...]
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DIY Moisturizing Hair Detangler
Posted on March 22, 2011 by Dawn Michelle in DIY, HairYesterday morning my mixing skills got the best of me and I was feeling like a fierce chemist. My online order of panthenol and silk amino acids finally arrived. I was not exactly sure how I was going to incorporate them into my hair regimen. I knew my hair responded extremely well to panthenol in products. I had also heard [...]
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DIY Tropical Vanilla Body Butter
Posted on March 4, 2011 by Dawn Michelle in DIY, SkinIt’s time for a vacation! We’ve had a pretty mild winter in Los Angeles, yet I’d love to spend some relaxing days laying on the beach. Nothing compares to the beaches in Hawaii, but I’ll be extremely grateful for Los Angeles beaches that I can easily get to in less than an hour. While the weather isn’t exactly [...]
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The Wonders of Wheat Germ Oil
Posted on February 16, 2011 by Dawn Michelle in DIY, Hair, SkinI recently discovered the amazing benefits of wheat germ oil for skin and hair. Wheat germ oil is a fantastic health and beauty superfood for its rich content of vitamin A, D, and E, as well as essential fatty acids, lecithin, protein, minerals, and vitamin B-1, B-2, B-3, B-6, and F. Its high antioxidant and regerative properties make wheat [...]
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Curly Hair–Not So Minimalist
Posted on January 28, 2011 by Dawn Michelle in DIY, HairAlthough I’d love to say that I have a Minimalist Beauty hair routine for my curls… I’d be blatantly lying. I am very careful to steer clear of toxic chemicals in my beauty products and do make many of my own. I have more than a few hair products that I use. I’m always making up some unique concoction, trying [...]
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Minimalist Beauty’s Makeup Bag
Posted on January 21, 2011 by Dawn Michelle in Cosmetics, DIY, MakeupIn Cosmetics Expire!! I explain the importance of cleaning out your cosmetic bag of old makeup and how long to keep each type of makeup to maintain healthy beautiful skin. I also have been on the search for years of quality natural cosmetics that give beautiful results without all the toxic chemicals. I wanted to share a [...]
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DIY Wrapping Paper
Posted on December 24, 2010 by Dawn Michelle in DIY, HolidayFor all the last minute gift wrappers, here is how I created my own gift paper with what I already had at home. I didn’t want to buy any wrapping paper this year. Instead, I decorated brown grocery bags with rubber stamp prints using one stamp and two ink colors. I then added ribbon to the gift [...]
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Coconuts–Nothing But Goodness!
Posted on December 4, 2010 by Dawn Michelle in DIY, Foods, Hair, SkinCoconuts are simply fabulous. I adore the oil, butter, milk, water, the scent, and the taste. I enjoy cooking with coconut oil and coconut milk. I’ve used coconut oil, butter, and milk in beauty recipes and loved the results. Best of all I enjoy the aroma it adds to food and for beauty recipes. Coconut Butter Raw [...]
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DIY Natural Hair Gel
Posted on November 24, 2010 by Dawn Michelle in DIY, HairCreating a hair gel is simpler than I ever imagined. I’m also surprised in how quick and easy it is to make and that it cost under a dollar to make a two or three month supply. This gel gives a great hold and is wonderful for natural wavy and curly hair as it really helps your curls clump together [...]
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Creating Mineral Makeup–Powder or Liquid
Posted on October 29, 2010 by Dawn Michelle in DIY, MakeupI’ve been enjoying the process of making my own makeup as well as matching my complexion better than foundations that I have bought in the past. I have also learned more about what ingredients change the consistency of cosmetics. In Make Your Own Mineral Makeup I had created the perfect shade for my complexion, yet [...]
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Creativity is allowing oneself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.
~Scott Adams
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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
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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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