Time are tough; everyone seems to be pinching their pennies these days. But we still need to enjoy ourselves. Despite the current financial climate and a shared awareness of the need to act wisely with our resources, we can still manage to have fun and find economical ways to indulge our fancies.
In the spirit of fun, here are a few of Alima’s favorite affordable indulgences. (A special thanks to my smart and creative co-worker, Tracy, for her great ideas.) Read the rest of this entry »
Dear Alima Pure Makeup Artist,
I live in a VERY cold climate, my cheeks are often very rosy…too rosy in fact. I am starting to feel like I am looking like one of the wee men that work for my husband. Any advice? Would pistachio work? Or do I need something stronger? I have my eye on Trinidad… Thank you for your help on this matter, this time of year is tough on a girl’s social life.
All the best,
Mrs. Santa Read the rest of this entry »
At Alima, we like to celebrate women’s inner beauty. Inner beauty has become a ubiquitous and, arguably, an almost meaningless term…and yet, within it lies the hallmark of what matters most: being the best, most humane, most loving human beings we can be; having the generosity of spirit to share that beauty with others; possessing the courage and self-respect to allow our light to be seen…
And then, there’s that little matter about our skin. We’d like it to look as nice and fresh as possible, for as long as possible, if you please…
How best to accomplish this? Whether you are 20 or 70, there are plenty of ways to optimize our skincare and minimize or even prevent many of the most common signs of aging. Here are a few of them. Read the rest of this entry »