Remember, the ghia gift party is tomorrow! Stop in and buy some great gifts!
Day: Wednesday, December 19
Time: 3:30pm to 7:30pm
Location: A lovely home in Inglewood (East Nashville)
Located at the intersection of Stratford and Shelton, 37216
At our party you'll see beautiful fair trade products and locally made items that are perfect gifts -- or treats for yourself! Apparel, jewelry, accessories, cards, and other items, including some gift ideas for $10 or less!
If you need directions or more information, e-mail info@shopghia.com or call 615-243-0783.
Can't make it to the party? Remember you can shop any time at www.shopghia.com!
12.18.2007
12.10.2007
Beauty Tips for the Holidays
Okay, ladies. I'm definitely not an expert, but I figure I have a bit of street cred on the beauty front due to my brief stints as a performer and makeup consultant and my current occupation in the fashion industry. Straight from my research, classes, and personal tribulations (mostly the latter), here are my holidays beauty tips for you.
1. Treasure clear mascara as your dearest friend. I love clear mascara as a way to give my eyes definition without risking "raccoon eyes." With my allergies and my tendency to cry, clear mascara is my go-to eye product that I know will look good all day and into the night. No, it doesn't pack the punch of triple-your-lashes-ultra-black, but it's reliable and easy. Plus, it doubles as brow gel to tame those unruly eyebrows.
2. Keep that eyeliner sharp. I discovered I get a neater, more professional look when I take the time to make sure my eye pencil is sharp before lining my eyes. When lining with a pencil, I use a traditional sharpener. If I am using a cream-based stick, I roll the tip of it in a tissue to mold the end to a point.
3. Let makeup be makeup, and sunscreen be sunscreen. Never the twain should meet. I learned this one the hard way. For years, my "special occasion" makeup that I used for photos, performances, and other events was thick cream foundation that included sunscreen. These products often include light-reflecting material as their active ingredients (titanium dioxide or zinc oxide). Well, when a bright light -- such as a flash -- hit the light-reflecting particles on my face.......um, light was reflected. In other words, I looked as pale as a ghost. So for those holiday photo sessions, skip the built-in sunscreen. A better option for protection is a product that contains a chemical sunscreen like oxybenzone.
4. Carry a dryer sheet in your purse. With my frizzy hair, this is definitely a style-saver. It may feel silly, but running a dryer sheet over my hair in the middle of the day is a great way to reduce flyaways when I'm on the go. Plus, I can eliminate any static cling still plaguing my clothes after I get to my destination.
5. Boost your confidence. Finally, I try to remember to do something that makes me feel confident about who I am. This might involve a bubble bath, a manicure, or a few minutes spent with a good book. I find what recharges me and spend a few minutes to remember who I am. Making sure I feel great on the inside is the best way to look great on the outside.
1. Treasure clear mascara as your dearest friend. I love clear mascara as a way to give my eyes definition without risking "raccoon eyes." With my allergies and my tendency to cry, clear mascara is my go-to eye product that I know will look good all day and into the night. No, it doesn't pack the punch of triple-your-lashes-ultra-black, but it's reliable and easy. Plus, it doubles as brow gel to tame those unruly eyebrows.
2. Keep that eyeliner sharp. I discovered I get a neater, more professional look when I take the time to make sure my eye pencil is sharp before lining my eyes. When lining with a pencil, I use a traditional sharpener. If I am using a cream-based stick, I roll the tip of it in a tissue to mold the end to a point.
3. Let makeup be makeup, and sunscreen be sunscreen. Never the twain should meet. I learned this one the hard way. For years, my "special occasion" makeup that I used for photos, performances, and other events was thick cream foundation that included sunscreen. These products often include light-reflecting material as their active ingredients (titanium dioxide or zinc oxide). Well, when a bright light -- such as a flash -- hit the light-reflecting particles on my face.......um, light was reflected. In other words, I looked as pale as a ghost. So for those holiday photo sessions, skip the built-in sunscreen. A better option for protection is a product that contains a chemical sunscreen like oxybenzone.
4. Carry a dryer sheet in your purse. With my frizzy hair, this is definitely a style-saver. It may feel silly, but running a dryer sheet over my hair in the middle of the day is a great way to reduce flyaways when I'm on the go. Plus, I can eliminate any static cling still plaguing my clothes after I get to my destination.
5. Boost your confidence. Finally, I try to remember to do something that makes me feel confident about who I am. This might involve a bubble bath, a manicure, or a few minutes spent with a good book. I find what recharges me and spend a few minutes to remember who I am. Making sure I feel great on the inside is the best way to look great on the outside.
12.07.2007
ghia update -- busy bee edition
So it's my first holiday season as a business owner. As a result, I have been neglecting my friends, my dog, my health ....
Well, not entirely neglecting. I've learned a lot in the past year, and a big part of that is how to take care of myself and live a balanced life. That's part of why I started this business after all. But I'm not as present in mind and spirit as I would like to be.
I've experienced a lot of blessings with the business, though. I have so many friends and acquaintances (and family members!) who have offered me encouragement and enthusiasm that has been invaluable. I truly appreciate the new customers I've met, the random people who link to me on their blogs, the friends who tell all their friends to shop with me.
To all of you, thank you so much! I am so thankful for you.
I've added several new products for the holidays. If you haven't visited shopghia.com lately, check it out. I hope to add even more products next week.
If you prefer to shop in person, I have three upcoming events, so come visit me!
-December 14, Holiday Boutique at Cummins Station in downtown Nashville (11am to 4pm)
-December 15, CRAFT at the Nashville Farmers' Market (10am to 4pm)
-December 19, ghia gift party! in Inglewood (3:30pm to 7:30pm)
I'm really excited about that last event. A friend wanted to see my products, so she offered to host a party for the neighborhood. If you want to drop by, email me at clarasax[at]hotmail[dot]com, and I'll give you directions.
Well, not entirely neglecting. I've learned a lot in the past year, and a big part of that is how to take care of myself and live a balanced life. That's part of why I started this business after all. But I'm not as present in mind and spirit as I would like to be.
I've experienced a lot of blessings with the business, though. I have so many friends and acquaintances (and family members!) who have offered me encouragement and enthusiasm that has been invaluable. I truly appreciate the new customers I've met, the random people who link to me on their blogs, the friends who tell all their friends to shop with me.
To all of you, thank you so much! I am so thankful for you.
I've added several new products for the holidays. If you haven't visited shopghia.com lately, check it out. I hope to add even more products next week.
If you prefer to shop in person, I have three upcoming events, so come visit me!
-December 14, Holiday Boutique at Cummins Station in downtown Nashville (11am to 4pm)
-December 15, CRAFT at the Nashville Farmers' Market (10am to 4pm)
-December 19, ghia gift party! in Inglewood (3:30pm to 7:30pm)
I'm really excited about that last event. A friend wanted to see my products, so she offered to host a party for the neighborhood. If you want to drop by, email me at clarasax[at]hotmail[dot]com, and I'll give you directions.
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