Becca Anderson, author of You Are An Awesome Woman, has written a new blog post on living your life exactly how you want to.
Shop Til You Drop, Pamper Til You’re Pooped
“I would rather shop than eat!” WALLIS SIMPSON
“I feel sexy when I get out of the tub—your skin is fresh and you’ve put up your hair without looking.”
SHANIA TWAIN
“She had the loaded handbag of someone who camps out and seldom goes home, or who imagines life must be full of emergencies.”
MAVIS GALLANT
“I love color and I love to dress like a woman.” LISA GUERRERO
“I don’t go out without makeup. I’m a woman, you know.”
SHAKIRA
“There are no ugly women, only lazy ones.” HELENA RUBINSTEIN
“I will buy any crème, cosmetic, or elixir from a woman with a European accent.”
ERMA BOMBECK
“Going hungry never bothered me—it was having no clothes!”
CHER
“Every best-dressed woman keeps some of her gowns for years. She’s learned that fashion-wisdom is compounded of knowledge, taste, confidence, and poise.”
LORETTA YOUNG
“You’d be surprised how much it costs to look this cheap.”
DOLLY PARTON
I always say shopping is cheaper than a psychiatrist. TAMMY FAYE MESSNER
“The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize.”
OLYMPIA DUKAKIS
“Paint your nails in two tones—next time you get a French manicure, ask for lime green and pink, or red and gold, or black with orange tips! Get creative!”
OLIVIA LAMONDE
“For your next office holiday party or power lunch, go vintage! Many higher-end vintage clothing stores sell dresses, suits, and blouses in like-new condition at a fraction of the cost of new designer clothing. These items are usually high quality and add flair to your wardrobe. Vintage clothing creates a classic and unique look.”
TRINA ROBBINS
“Use your favorite lotion in your hair! It tames the frizzies and scents your hair beautifully!”
ALICE MARY ALVREZ
“A purse with panache is a great way to update your wardrobe. Invest in four (practical) purses you absolutely love and alternate them on a regular basis. For a quick change of purses, keep your wallet, cell phone, keys, and favorite lipstick in a small makeup bag that can be transferred at the drop of a hat!”
LIZA MINELLI
“Jewelry is a quick and great way to add some pizzazz to your outfit; try sporting your favorite earrings and a dazzling necklace. Once a year, treat yourself and get all your jewelry professionally cleaned—your gems will sparkle like new!”
CHER
“I take Him shopping with me. I say, “Okay, Jesus, help me find a bargain.’”
TAMMY FAYE MESSNER
“Forget diamonds, a girl’s best friend is the perfect-fitting dress!”
AMANDA FORD
“Buy a collection of essential oils and make your own fragrances and blends. Start with the basics, like lavender, orange, and mint, and expand as you experiment. You can customize your sheets and laundry soap with your new scent. You can even scent your household cleaner by adding a few drops of lavender oil! Create your own signature scent!”
RHIANNON MAHONEY
You Are an Awesome Woman
Affirmations and Inspired Ideas for Self-Care, Success and a Truly Happy Life
Master the art of thinking happy: You know what they say about happiness—it’s an “inside job”—which is 100 percent true. Use the affirmations, quotes, and ideas in this book as a set of tools for your own self-development. They are for “inner work.” Much has to do with adjusting your attitude. Depending on the day, it might be a slight adjustment or a major overhaul, but the more you practice daily affirmations, the fewer adjustments you’ll need. One day you will realize you have mastered the art of “thinking happy” and are looking at the bright side of life, every day. Incorporating positive thoughts as a daily practice will build mental muscle and help you achieve the all-important optimistic way of thinking.