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“How might we have joy in our lives, despite all that we may face? Again from the scriptures: ‘Wherefore, be of good cheer, and do not fear, for I the Lord am with you, and will stand by you.’ ”

Thomas S. Monson


Friday, April 17, 2009

Mary Kay "Smoky Eyes" Party

I was invited to a Mary Kay Party by Ashley and the theme was "Smokey Eyes!" I was so stoked! I went and was taught by a makeup artist with close to a decade of experience. Tara taught us trick after trick and many secrets about putting on your makeup and looking your best! It was amazing! I was able to meet a fabulous person named Naomi Jensen and she happened to be in the Stake YW Camp Leadership! lol... The Tri-Cities can be a small area I guess! :)

Here is my photos of the "Smokey Eye" that we did that night. Since then I have been doing it every day and the first day a lot of people couldn't grasp that I had makeup on! Before this I NEVER wore makeup and once in a great moon I would throw some mascara on and call that dressing up. I know that's sad, but it was me. Not now... I love protecting my skin with the products and feeling my skin and having evidence that the extra time I'm taking to wash my face at night now and put eyeliner, mascara, shadow, blush, lipstick, and foundation on is going to help my skin in the long run!



I became a new Mary Kay Consultant and I know that some people out there are going to laugh and think that I've had a huge error in judgment, but I don't believe so. I will be listing my goals on here sometimes and see if I can achieve them. I love the product, the people, and the atmosphere that's created when women get together to "glam" themselves up to boost their self-esteem.



Life has been a whirlwind, but I am taking it one day at a time. I am thankful beyond words for the friends and family I have close to me and those who care. I love this area I'm in and am looking forward to the good weather. I have already started my strawberries and plan to plant more. The weeding is underway and of course I can't do that without Landon trailing right behind me looking for rolly pollies or worms! lol... he collects them and puts them in a bucket of dirt and then frets over them and whether they are ok. :) So cute!



This weekend I am headed to my dad's house in Othello to spend time with him and Ruth. They will enjoy Landon this weekend and hopefully Landon will get his fill of PaPa (he's been asking for him a lot since he's found out we were going there). I am going to take loads of photos while hopefully following my dad around while he farms and does things. I have the memories in my head, but not in anything that I can show anyone... so that is my goal this weekend. I am hoping he's gotten the ok from his bosses to have Landon and I drive around with him. :) Fun is in store!

3 comments:

Kate said...

K, so I love these pictures. I have always wanted to know how to do the eye shadow like that. I think eyeshadow is often way to over done, or the wrong color, or is more distracting that enhancing, but in your case I think it looks great and accentuates your beautiful blue eyes.

So I'd appreciate any hints. I'm all about accentuating my eyes so that nobody notices my chubby cheeks. :D

lannie_rae said...

Hey Autumn. Once upon a time I was a Mary Kay consultant. So I have somethings to give you. I still have the two bags they give you in the beginning with the little pink things that you put the trays into. Anyways. Lots of sample stuff so the next time I am up I will send them to you. My Mom is coming down soon I'll see if she can take it back on the airplane. Good Luck!! It is a lot of work and guts to do it but if you really want to make this something you want you can really do amazing things.

Kara said...

I love the look! Your eyes look gorgeous and they really stand out. I'm with Kate...I would love tips. Too bad we don't leave closer so you could teach us all.