Today begins the Best Foot Forward Challenge and I am laughing right now. Laughing because--if I hadn't challenged myself as well as the rest of you--I would probably be lolling about looking like a drudge. See, this Monday is acting very much like a Monday. I was supposed to get up at 5:30 and drop a friend off to meet another friend who had to get to work at a certain time. I set the alarm on my tablet, fully certain it would go off.
(Do I hear the sound of cynical laughter?)
Yeah.
It didn't go off.
I woke up at 6:41 and panicked, then rousted Amy out of bed and called the other friend, apologizing profusely. Urghbubrjubhldlhehehld. I hate inconveniencing people. ANYway, that was not an auspicious beginning to today. I have a lot of editing and rewriting in front of me, and it was not a happy thought, coming home after the mad dash and realizing what I had on my plate today.
But that is what this challenge is for, isn't it?
I had my devotion time, watched the sunrise, and got ready. So here's my Day 1 of the Best Foot Forward Challenge!
I did my makeup, my hair, put on jewelry, woke myself up with Bath & Bodyworks' White Citrus lotion, and generally tried to feel wider awake than I am. I am wearing my "I'm With Ken" Ken Cuccinelli for Governor shirt. :D It makes me feel like campaigning. ;)
For my makeup I used Rimmel of London's "Sweet Smoulder" palette.
I bought this last week and have worn it three times since then. I've wanted a pink shade for a while and I absolutely love the fresh, natural look.
(And if you're wondering, I use Rimmel of London's "Max CurveS" mascara in black. :)
Legit messy bun and silver sailing-ship earrings? Yes.
Ready for the day! :)
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Nice...even when you are in a rush it always makes you feel better if you just have yourself together...at least for me I feel like my day can start and I can get more done!
ReplyDeleteYou look lovely, Rachie!! Love to you all!
ReplyDeleteOops, the above comment is by me, I forgot to sigh Morgan out first! =)
ReplyDeleteShoo, what a day you've had! You look nice, though, for all you were shot out of a cannon this morning.
ReplyDeleteI perked up when you mentioned Rimmel of London. I use Maybelline and a Victoria's Secret brand for most of my eyeshadow, but I've seen Rimmel of London about. Having brown eyes, I've never been brave enough to try greenish hues. I use a lot of brown, naturally.
Since The Penslayer is almost exclusively about writing, I chose to put an album up on Facebook for the Best Foot Forward challenge. Ta da!
Ah! Jenny: perfect! I love that you're participating. I've never tried Victoria's Secret brands. Let me think what my other shadows are: ah yes. Maybelline and Loreal. Have you tried purples? That and some smokey blue would probably look really nice with brown eyes. I'm green-eyed so naturally I use plenty of green and purple. Blue sometimes makes my eyes look oddly light. :D
ReplyDeleteI've used my light Maybelline brown on my lids with a purple for definition in the creases; that seems to look all right. I used blue on rare occasions, but only when my outfit is heavily blue; otherwise I look like I got punched in the face. :P But I use a lot of multi-hued brown because that goes with everything and the kitchen sink, though recently I've dabbled in some greys, which also seem to work for darker coloured outfits.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, Rachel! I'm enjoying this challenge!
ReplyDeleteI hope you got a lot of productive editing and rewriting done today!
http://hopefulaspiringhomemaker.blogspot.com/2013/01/best-foot-forward-day-1_14.html
I'm taking pictures each day of my outfits for work. Since you are also doing this, I thought I'd include my link to yesterdays outfit!
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Jill
Here's a post about my outfit yesterday.
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Jill :D
I realize this is a day late, but Monday's are hard! ;)
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Kelly
http://tiskellyscorner.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-best-foot-forward-challenge-day-1.html