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We’re helping you sparkle and shine in the new year with a ✨INTERNATIONAL GIVEAWAY✨ The winner will receive everything pictured (valued at over $300!) including: @buxomcosmetics 12 piece Party All Night Lip Set, @beccacosmetics Champagne Pop Highlighter, @maccosmetics Pretty Little Things Party Palette and @purcosmetics Sparkle and Shine Highlighter palette. To Enter: follow the fabulous giveaway hosts: @glamcultny @backporchpoet @enchanted_but_not_amused @glamxjazmin @iiheartbeauty @ladytsotsos_beauty @sparkle_makeupp Tag a makeup loving friend, unlimited entries for each new friend tagged (no giveaway or celebrity accounts!) BONUS: entries for reposts to stories/page posts and engagement with our recent posts! We LOVE engagement! ✨💖✨ . Giveaway ends at 8pm EST on January 6. Winner will be announced via Instagram stories on January 7. . Giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram or the brands listed. . #giveaway #entertowin #internationalgiveaway #makeupgiveaway #beautygiveaway #sweepstakes #freemakeup #mua #wakeupandmakeup #mue #makeupartist #makeupart #beautybloggers #beautylovers
Today is the day! The end! Day 5 of the #holidaygratitudechallenge and what a wild ride it has been. 🐶 🌺 🌺 🌺 Today’s prompt is “Be of service.” I had a whole makeup look and video in mind for today’s challenge but burn out and resistance got the better of me. I was fully prepared to feel bad about myself for failing to “show up” for the final day when I realized what this prompt is all about. 🐶 🌺 🌺 🌺 PROMPT: LIST ONE (or more) WAYS YOU CAN BE OF SERVICE TODAY. BECAUSE BEING ABLE TO GIVE COMES FROM A GRATITUDE OF WHAT YOU HAVE AND A WILLINGNESS TO SHARE IT WITH OTHERS. My Answer: I was of service by spending time with my mom who loves to see me. I was of service by choosing to hang out with my coworkers and making them laugh. I was of service by giving puppy cuddles and washing her with her special shampoo every week for the last few weeks. I was of service by making people feel valued, understood, and important. I was of service by hosting a challenge that forced me to see how much of myself there is to be grateful for and why only I could give it to the people around me. Makeup look or no makeup look. 🐶 🌺 🌺 🌺 There’s still time to enter the #giveaway to win $112 of #theestablished bath and body and skin care goodies. Think luxurious lotions and good for you serums. All you have to do is scroll through the previous prompts, follow the giveaway rules, and post your answers to IG/IG STORIES and that’s it! We can’t wait to see what you come up with! And remember, self care is gratitude for all that you are and a desire to keep yourself at your most abundant! 🐶 🌺 🌺 🌺 The giveaway may end today but feel free to complete this challenge as many times as you feel inspired to - tag us or use the hashtag so we can see it and we hope you enter this holiday season feeling the most abundant, grateful, and giving version of yourself you can be. 🐶 🌺 🌺 🌺 #holidaygratitude #bossbabe #wakeupandmakeup #feminist #bosslady #makeupandmindset #dogsofinstagram #dogmom #mindset #gratitude #manifestation #mua #mue #service #motivation #womenempowerment #womeninspiringwomen #womenempoweringwomen #womenentrepreneurs #femaleentrepreneur #femaleartist #artsy #art
Day 5 of the #holidaygratitude challenge is here in homage of my grandmother, Beatrice. 📚 🌺 🌺 🌺 She was a college graduate, a sharp wit, teller of stories, self-love advocate, and a woman ahead of her time. My mother would tease me and call me by her name if I were on a crusade for justice, but if the crown fits, wear it! 👸 She knew her worth as an intelligent woman and would refuse to be treated as anything less. She was grateful for the blessings she was given and would not let anyone fool her into calling them curses. One of the stories she’d tell involved the sister with 3 eyes. How the other girls would tease her until the day her 3rd eye saved the day. Because being a little strange is an advantage. Here’s to you, Bea, may I be as fearless in my own self worth as you. Love, your Sweet Potato 📚 🌺 🌺 🌺 PROMPT: Do No Harm Take No Trash. List 5 things you love about yourself and how they are of service to yourself and others. 1) My sense of humor - something I didn’t realize Beatrice and I had so much in common. I love making people laugh and brighten their day. 2) My Determination - If I want to get something done it is going to get done regardless of what the universe throws my way. 3) My Anger - this one some may disagree with. I’m very aware how anger can cause issues. But anger is one of my best driving forces. It’s the fixer in me. 4) My Devotion - If I love you I will defend you to the the moon and back. I may not always agree with you and I may tell you that but I will be by your side the whole way. 5) My Quirkyness - I’m the first to admit I’m a little weird. I lovingly call myself the freak of the week but this freak comes up with some pretty cool stuff (if I do say so myself). I see things differently and that helps others see things differently also. 📚 🌺 🌺 🌺 You wanna see more of the #gratitudechallenge ? Hit the link in my bio. Want to have a chance to win $112 worth of @theestablished bath and body and skincare products?! Swipe left for rules 📚 🌺 🌺 🌺 #giveaway #bossbabe #wakeupandmakeup #feminist #bosslady #mindfulness #mindset #manifestation #mua #mue #makeupart #sweetpotato #intelligentwomen #empoweringwomen #empowerment
Today’s #holidaygratitudechallenge is an emotional one for me. The prompt is The Pain That Brought You Here - thanking a terrible event for the lessons it taught you or the strength it gave you. 🌹 🌺 🌺 🌺 Today’s video is in homage of my grandmother, Genevieve, who was a Christian, a book keeper, lover of hallmark movies, hater of the color purple, and a survivor of childhood abuse. I was fortunately and unfortunately raised by grandparents on all sides of the family (mother, father, and stepfather). It’s their perspectives that has helped shape who I am today. 🌹 🌺 🌺 🌺 Click the link in my bio for the full video product list. If you feel like participating in the #gratitudechallenge swipe left to learn how you can enter our giveaway sponsored by @theestablished . Think $112 worth of luxurious lotions and skin saving serums 🌹 🌺 🌺 🌺 #theestablished #makeupandmindset #gratitude #giveawaytime #feminist #mindset #mua #mue #manifestation #editorialmakeup #makeupart #facepainting #hotpink #pinklipstick #boldlips #rosary #glammakeup #spirituality #wakeupandmakeup #bossbabe #bosslady #womenempowerment #womeninspiringwomen #grateful #giveawaycontest #selflove #selfcare
The more thankful I became, the more my bounty increased. That’s because - for sure - what you focus on expands. When you focus on the goodness in life, you create more of it. - @oprah 🖋 🌺 🌺 🌺 Welcome to day 2 of the “Cara paints random objects on her face” challenge... lol jk it’s the #holidaygratitudechallenge where today’s prompt is “TAKING STOCK”. Each day for 5 days I’ll be posting a look around the theme for the day. If you decide to participate in all 5 prompts & follow the #giveaway rules (swipe the pictures to see rules) you’re automatically entered to win $112 of @theestablished goodies! (Think luxurious lotions and skin nourishing serums). 🖋 🌺 🌺 🌺 TAKING STOCK: List 5 things/people (big or small) that you are grateful for. 🖋 1) the sunshine in my window bringing me beautiful natural light. 2) My morning coffee/night time tea (yes yes I’m a caffeine addict I’m sorry it just makes me so happy!) 3) my family - yes this is kind of cheating but I have a ~ton~ of family and I love them all. 4) a platform where I get to be creative on a regular basis (thanks Instagram, YouTube, and BackPorchPoet.com!) 🤗 5) The dog, the myth, the legend, Tia - my mom’s Javanese/Poodle mix who is sassy, classy, and farty cuddle monster. See her in my “blog partner” story highlights because I’m just a crazy dog lady trying to care for her pooch in charge. 🖋 🌺 🌺 🌺 Want to see more? Head over to BackPorchPoet.com for today’s video and more pictures of today’s look. 🖋 🌺 🌺 🌺 #makeupandmindset #wakeupandmakeup #bossbabe #editorialmakeup #facepainting #mua #mue #makeupart #girlboss #feminist #manifestation #mindset #lawofattraction #gratitude #gratitudechallenge #giveaways #giveawaycontest #giveawaytime #dogmom #holidaymakeup #bosslady #empoweringwomen #bossup #artsy #femaleartist #womeninspiringwomen
Mindfulness is the aware, balanced acceptance of the present experience. - Sylvia Boorstein ☕️ 🌺 🌺 🌺 Hi, I’m Cara and I like painting random objects on my face! Welcome to Day 1 of the #holidaygratitudechallenge - “LIFE HAPPENS IN THE MOMENT” ☕️ 🌺 🌺 🌺 Question of the day: Where are you? What are you doing? Why is it ultimately good? ☕️ My Current Answer: I’m in bed. prepping last second details for this week’s challenge. It’s late and maybe not everything is how I thought it would be but it is good. I have internet connection to post with, a makeup collection that serves me well, a space to express myself this side of the Internet, and a reason to be up late on a Sunday night into a Monday morning. This moment is good. It is what it is and though not perfect, it is good. ☕️ 🌺 🌺 🌺 See more photos, videos, and breakdowns on BackPorchPoet.com & if you participate in all 5 gratitude prompts you’re entered to win $112 worth of #theestablished bath, body, and skincare goodies! Think luxurious lotions and nourishing serums. ☕️ 🌺 🌺 🌺 #makeupandmindset #wakeupandmakeup #giveaway #bossbabe #editorialmakeup #mua #mue #facepainting #mindfulness #mindset #manifestation #bossbabe #bosslady #selfcare #selflove #coffee #tea #artsy #makeupart #empoweringwomen #gratitudechallenge #giveaway #giveawaycontest #giveaways #bathandbody #feminist #femaleartist
It’s almost here! The #holidaygratitudechallenge starts tomorrow with prompt No. 1 😱 🌺 🌺 In addition to this free challenge, anyone who completes all 5 prompts by day 5 (multiple posts on later days still count!) and follows the giveaway rules are entered to win around $112 worth of #theestablished goodies ranging from luxurious lotions to skin nourishing serums! 😱 🌺 🌺 The holiday rat race has begun which means we’re all due for a mindset reset. Taking the time to slow down, reflect on the good, and taking care of ourselves are all facets to what gratitude (and the holidays) are all about! 💕 🌺 🌺 Join me (and @theestablished ) here on Instagram, BackPorchPoet.com, and YouTube as we get our gratitude on for 5 fabulous days! Feel free to get creative - I know I am. 😜 🌺 🌺 #holidaymakeup #gratitude #gratitudechallenge #giveaway #giveawaycontest #giveaways #gratitudegiveaway #mindset #makeupandmindset #wakeupandmakeup #bossbabe #editorialmakeup #thebossbabesociete #thesociete #girlboss #selfcare #selflove #bathandbody #skincare #manifestation #manifestationbabe #hustle #mua #mue #makeupart #bosslady #empoweringwomen
You can’t just sit there and wait for someone to give you that golden dream. - Diana Ross 💃🏻 🌺 🌺 🌺 Due to a late night of editing today’s video for BackPorchPoet.com I’m gonna keep it short and sweet. You can make excuses or you can make moves. I’ve done both. I prefer the moves. 💃🏻 🌺 🌺 🌺 What moves are you making? What projects are you proud of? This is a safe place for bragging rights! I wanna celebrate all of you! 💃🏻 🌺 🌺 🌺 Did you know next week is the #holidaygratitudechallenge ?! @backporchpoet and @theestablished have teamed up to bring you 5 days of gratitude prompts and a super sweet #giveaway for 1 lucky winner who completes all 5 challenge days. Think some of the best bath, body, and skincare from #theestablished current range - because self care is a form of gratitude for all that you are. You have one body and one earthly experience - you deserve to treat it right. 💃🏻 🌺 🌺 🌺 #wakeupandmakeup #bossbabe #thesociete #quotesbywomen #feminist #feminism #feministquotes #motivationalquotes #makeupandmindset #giveaways #giveawaycontest #gratitudechallenge #gratitude #grateful #holidayseason #mua #mue #bossbabe #thesociete #manifestation #mindset #quotesbywomen #editorialmakeup #makeupart #empoweringwomen #empowerment
 
 
 
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