Keeping your lips smooth is easy.  The trick it to use a two-step lip care program. First, exfoliate. Second, moisturize and protect.

I usually use a moistened washcloth or toothbrush (no toothpaste, just use water) and I massage the rough skin off gently.  I follow with a lip balm that contains a mixture of almond oil (to smooth) and wax (to protect). 

Sometimes, unfortunately, that is not enough. If you’ve reached that point, then try something like the Fern Lily Girls Pear Kiwi Pod Exfoliating Lip Scrub. It’s made with healthy vegan ingredients like Candelilla Wax, Sweet Almond Oil, Organic Sugar (for exfoliating), Olive Oil, Safflower Oil, Mowrah Butter, Flavor Oil, and Organic Kiwi Seeds (for exfoliating).

The lip scrub is easy to use. Apply a small dab, gently work across lip surface, then rinse. Follow with Fern Girl Lip Conditioner.

The lip conditioners are available in a variety of scents/flavors. If you have a hard time narrowing down a favorite, you can chose 3 to try here. They are made with a combination of moisturizing, protective, vegan ingredients and pure essential oils.

Image credit: Fern Lily Girls at Etsy

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I am more than happy to do custom sizes. I can make most of my designs fit any body! Just drop me a line. Please be certain of your size when you order, as I cannot accept any returns because it is custom work and for hygienic reasons…I’m sure you understand.

If you see a fabric you like, but would like it in a different style, just ask, as I can mix and match many of the fabrics/trims/styles to create something just for you!

Isn’t that a wonderful idea for a gift – especially for a new bride?  You’d think that custom-made bras would be pricey, but the prices were very reasonable.  Items include panties, bras, and camisoles. Here are a few items that I would like to add to my wish list…

Organic Cotton Sweetspire Camisole
$35

This camisole looks so soft and comfy. It would be perfect for bedtime or layered beneath a sweater. It’s available in sizes extra small through extra large.

Organic Cotton Summersweet Bra
$33

I love the colors used here – sage and brown. This bra would probably work best if your figure was on the petite to average size as the bra does not have an underwire.

Organic Cotton Lily of the Valley Panties
$21

These lace-trimmed panties can be paired with On the Inside’s Star Jasmine camisole. The Summersweet bra can also be made to match.

Image credit: On the Inside

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The tops are customized – you pick the color and material combination for your shirt and it’s sized to your specifications. Each tunic takes 3 weeks to make,  so if you are planning to make it a gift, keep that in mind. 

Here are a couple styles of the shirts:

ReConstructed Gentlemen’s Dres Shirt #2
$70

This cute little number is reconstructed from a gentlemen’s dress shirt. Cleverly altered and upcycled for a playful girly touch. Asymmetrical kimono style sleeves. Chunky stretch Ribbed scooped collar adorned with ruffles. Removable Brooch, made of cluster of buttons and ribbon, add little touch of embellishment, removable for washing, or even worn on an outer shell to make a matching combo to your look.. Matching stretch ribbing waist band, pulls over easily.

Dads Plaid Hand-Me-Down ReConstructed Shirt
$75

This cute little number is reconstructed from a gentlemen’s dress shirt. Cleverly altered and upcycled for a playful girly touch. Asymmetrical kimono style sleeves. Chunky, drape like collar. Drummer style fasten ribbons and button for a bold impact of embellishment. Black ribbing waistband compliments the elastic detail on shoulders.

Image credit: Peeko Apparel

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Peasant-Sleeved Shrug
$70

Do you dread leaving your favorite Summer favorites behind? How about extending the life of those sleeveless tops with this shrug made in an organic cotton/bamboo lycra jersey.  It features a 4-way stretch that grows softer with each and every wash. It’s shown here in a charcoal-gray and black. It also comes in an ivory and lavender, but the ad says you can chose “anything your heart desires,” so convo the seller for additional color choices?

I love the sleeves, the way they hang. It reminds me of playing dress-up as a kid. It appeals to my inner princess. I enjoy clothing that is fun, as well as useful. 

Long Sleeve Hoodie with Thumbholes
$90

I forsee many comfy weekends spent in this adorable organic bamboo/cotton jersey hoodie. It’s shown here in a pink and raspberry stripe, but you can get it in a two-tone red, as well. Convo the seller for additional color choices. The hoodie has a “kanga” pocket and thumbholes at the end of the sleeves. The hood is “roomy” and the edges are serged off all around.

It’s designed with a waist-whittling secret – the hem is slightly longer at the ends, which gives the effect of a smaller waist.

Men’s Baseball Tee
$75

Here’s something for your guy. How about treating him to a handmade, sized to his measurements, tee. It  features an “athletic cut and distressed details.”  It’s made with an organic cotton/bamboo jersey fabric. It’s shown in a white with dusty gray sleeves, but it’s available in “any color combo.” 

The graphic is hand-drawn and you can skip it or use your own illustration idea for your tee.

For more eco-friendly beauty via Etsy, take a look at Chloe’s post on organic fabric lingerie.

Image credit: Ella Phante at Etsy.com

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Lets see what we can find….

I like this vintage Alfred Werber dress in a unique kimono style. It’s made in a bold color-block type stripe and it’s shown with a white cloth belt, but I think I’d cinch it with something wide and in a contrasting color. This dress is in a size medium-large and it’s listed as being in “great” shape. ’

Navy and White Vintage Kimono Dress
$45

This dress would be a good choice for the holidays. It’s got that sexy secretary look and comes in a size small. They show it with a medium width belt, but I’d wear it with something wider, with an asymetrical slant, maybe.

Red and Black Vintage Dress
$45

I don’t know why, but very few of the vintage dresses that I find are sized larger than a medium. This one is an extra large. You could do so much with this dress – accent it with red, yellow, or something unexpected like a teal-colored belt. It’s made by Periwinkle and it’s in excellent condition.

Striped Vintage Cotton Dress
$45

Image credit: The Vintage Closet

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Dedicated to fans of the Twilight series and Mixology Makeup! Find makeup to make any Vamp or wolf  jealous!

Each set contains 3 shadows and a liner brush to achieve the look worn by your favorite characters. The Alice collection contains mineral shadows in Corker, U Minx!, and Jet. They suggest pairing it with their Afterglow Veil, Flushed Bronzer, Glitz to Dazzle, and foundation in Porcelain Girl.

Alice Collection
$25

The Bella collection contains Starlight, Era, and U Minx! for a soft look. They also suggest purchasing a blush in a peach tone, like their Just Peachy to complete the look.

Bella Collection
$25

Click here for more collections. Twilight fans can find looks for Esme, Victoria, Jane, and Rosalie, too.

Image credit: Mixology Makeup at Etsy

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The look is a mix of bold and feminine. The use of heavier-weight materials or a wider necklace takes a girly item and give it a touch of edginess. Some of the choker designs include multi-strand chains, beading – glass or metal, assorted baubles, and gemstones. Take a look at Rihanna below for an example.

I found some cute chokers in the Leaf Lee shopat Etsy.  My favorite is this one, the Gold Mesopotamian Style Wire Wrapped Necklace. The use of varying sizes of metallic beads draws your eye all over the necklace. It’s an interesting piece – on trend and very reasonably priced at $28.

The Red Oriental Wire Wrapped Necklace adds a burst of color at the neckline. It’s made of flexible wire with a mixture of beads – glass, plastic, and pearl. It’s a bold color choice for only $28.

Leaf Lee’s Chain Necklace is made from dangling bits of chain. The links are of a large diameter. This choker sells for $34.

Rihanna image: Zuma Press
Choker images: Leaf Lee’s Little Sweat Shop at Etsy.com

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Level Necklace True Blue Spirit
$42

Here’s what Sherry had to say about her True Blue Spirit Level Neckace…..

Watch the bubble float gently along in this working carpenter’s spirit level necklace. It’s calming, so zen. It creates a focus to put your life in balance. And, really comes in handy during a picture hanging emergency.

Very unique.  I like the blue, it looks like a little bit of ocean.  The necklaces are handmade and may vary slightly. The level is attached to the necklace with recycled aluminum end caps. The chain is 18 inches long. The necklace arrives in a box that is perfect for gift giving. Shipping is free.

Image credit: Sherry Truitt’s Shopat Etsy

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A skirt is a much easier way to wear the high-waist look. There’s no awkward fit through the crotch and the skirt makes the body look longer and leaner than a pair of high-waisted pants.

Pretty Birdie’s Organic Cotton and Bamboo
High Waist Pencil Skirt
$80

I love this skirt. It’s made of organic cotton, bamboo, and lyrca that was dyed using eco-friendly dyes. It’s available in black, golden brown (looks like orange in the picture), or grey. I want one in each color.

Pretty Birdie’s Hemp Linen
High Waist Pencil Skirt
$120

Here’s another choice in a natural hemp material. The skirt has a great texture and it’s a classic design that you can wear forever.

Both skirts are from Stephanie Teague’s Pretty Birdie fashion line that you can find at Etsy.

Image credit: Stephanie Teague at Etsy

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Today, I’ve got something very different. These vintage pieces are either dyed or have added embroidered pieces attached. The dress below is a good example. It’s a slip that has been treated with a two-tone dye process. It has a tie-dye look to it. (Yes, very flower child-y, I noticed that, too). The slip is very stretchy and works as a US size 6-10 or a AUS 10-14.

Red Wine Vintage Slip Dress
$18

This vintage camisole would look great with a cute pair of jeans. If the look is too bare for you, a matching black tank can be used as a bottom layer.

Gothic Black Vintage Camisole Top
$29

Take a look at some of the other vintage re-worked pieces available in the Lazulibluecreations shopat Etsy.

Image credit: Lazulibluecreations at Etsy.com

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