To the ancient Egyptians, gold was highly regarded and thought to be a gift from the divine and its powers derived from the sun. Pre-Columbian societies throughout South America adorned their surroundings with gold as it was believed to prolong life
Healthy Note|My Winter Must Have|Supplements
I have a notebook where I keep a wishlist of supplements and herbs I'd like to try and they're all categorized by ailment (hypochondriac much?, just kidding).
In all seriousness, prevention is key when health is concerned. Throughout my
Rose and Lavender Body Scrub
One of my all time secret to soft, glowing skin year round is my D.I.Y homemade body scrub. I don't deal with many skin issues, but it's important I exfoliate regularly to help keep dry skin at bay. Since I don't like to use lotions per say (more
Personal Effects No.1
A few personal effects this week:
MAC Diva Lipstick
Pearl Owl Necklace
Lavender Essential Oil
Marsala Pumps from Just Fab
Malachite Stone for stability and protection
Nourish Eye Cream from Ipsy Dec. 2014 bag
My favorite this week. My
Winterize your Nails|Julep Style
Winter is here and I'm sure you have prepped your skin and hair for the brutal cold (currently 23 degrees in NY, brr!). However, we rarely realize the importance of "winterizing" our nails for the season too. Yes, you can and should winterize your
A Play On Words|The Etymology of the word Glamour
et·y·mol·o·gy
ˌedəˈmäləjē/
noun
The study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.
The origin of a word and the
Tutorial|How to Smudge with Incense
We all have those times where the energy in the space we live in can be rather noisy, chaotic and disruptive. The energy can leave you feeling confused where you lack concentration or there may be tension looming for one reason or the other creating
Nubian Heritage|Soap Bars
I recently stopped by a natural health store near my job that I have never visited before. I was delighted to discover this store because they seemed to be stocked with a lot more items than my local natural health store. There were a lot of brands
Lucky Pomanders
Pomanders have been used for hundreds of years from Queen Elizabeth I, as Yule decorations and used to even ward off diseases. Due to its aromatic mixtures, citrus pomanders are lovely to decorate and hang throughout the home. I love to relax on a
New Year Purifying Aura Cleanse|White Carnations
The human energy field (aura) is often overlooked and little do we realize how integral energy is to everyday life. Be it people or things, everything vibrates on different frequencies. You may not see it (often times you feel it) but energy forms
Gypsy Turns 5!
I had the honor of visiting the amazing and fabulous Ada with Gypsy In the City in NYC last weekend celebrating her blog's 5 years in the works. I started my blog around the same time as Ada and have been so inspired with her hard work,
How I clear my Sinuses with a Neti Pot
Clear Sinuses by hellnotesforbeauty
Dealing with congestion and a runny nose along with red itchy eyes is not a favorable situation. In today's post I'm revisiting my all time favorite health tool, the neti pot. Its been over 3
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