I just saw the movie, One Day this weekend and it was absolutely beautiful and tragic all at the same time. I highly recommend it! Anne Hathaway looked absolutely stunning during the scenes when she ...
One of the easiest ways to improve your appearance is to make sure you have good posture. I remember in high school, asking a guy friend one of his biggest turn offs when it came to women. He said, &...
Nate and I have been doing Insanity, and we are on our second week. I was really surprised at how I could eat almost all of my favorite foods still, just making sure to look for healthier ingredients...
With all of these beautiful flowers popping up in our yard (and I didn’t do anything!), I’m happy the warm weather is here to stay for a good while. I’ve been thinking up what I wan...
I think porcelain skin can be so beautiful. I just wanted to share this makeover I did on one of my former students. With just a little bit of makeup, you can change your whole look! Here’s her...
I’m still so amazed at what a HUGE difference an eyelash curler makes. I always blowdry my eyelash curler before using it like I showed on this article. and I always make sure to test the heat ...
So, as much as I would love to have a house full of all girly things- chandeliers in every room, lamb’s fur shag rugs by every piece of furniture, hydrangeas, peonies, and tulips(my favorite fl...
These items are currently on my wish list! 1. The Perfect White Shirt This is the perfect white shirt: off the shoulder, a long slit on the sleeve to let in a cool breeze, and sexy without being too ...
Don’t you love spring? Living up here in the northwest where the seasons are so distinct, my favorite season has always been the time between spring and summer. Spring can be a bit rainy up her...
Since we have been talking about how to give volume to thin hair, I’d also like to add that curling or waving your hair will also do the trick! I prefer waves over curls as they give me just en...
I have very thin hair. These tips are great for anyone else who has thin hair, not to be mistaken with “thinning hair.” Thin hair has to do with the volume and thickness of each hair stra...
Okay ladies, as promised from yesterday’s post, today I’m posting the process of how to use cornstarch as dry shampoo. I found this little secret from a natural beauty book a couple of ye...
Every time I do a photo shoot, I ALWAYS have fun, lively, upbeat music on. It always helps set that creative, happy mood! And on days when I’m just by myself, I never do my makeup/beauty routin...
I’ve always been so clueless about how to wear bright tights, but seeing Naomi, aka the beautiful Taza from Rockstar Diaries do it so often gives me inspiration! Check it out: {all photos were ...
Hi Ladies, Sorry I’ve only now just posted my about page! Here it is: Welcome to Midorile.com. I’m Midori (my middle name is Lei- pronounced like the Hawaiian flower necklace), and I love...
I like the feeling of coming into a house and feeling instantly relaxed, comfortably and cozy. That to me describes “homey” exactly. The way I create this feeling of a pleasant, lived-in ...
There’s just something about J Crew. I never got it before. Some of their items seem so simple, like when you look at them on the rack, you might think, What’s so special about this? But ...
I found a great lipstick shade, but one day I just wasn’t feeling how bright it was. I was in the mood for a deeper shade of red. So what did I do? I blended black liner and got the perfect sha...
Adriana Lima, you might know her as one of the most beautiful Victoria’s Secret angels. I love what she says about beauty: “Be sure what you want and be sure about yourself. Fashion is no...
I remember this beautiful girl I knew back in college. Not a friend or anything, but someone I knew through the ESL student classes we bought taught. I remember finding out she was getting married in...
OMG. (in my best Clueless voice) It was like totally love at first sight when I saw this dress! Everything about it, from its perfect halter top, to its lovely small, bright floral print print…...
I like the idea of setting up your life so that you fall into good habits. Things like always having gym clothes in your car or a Cliff bar in your purse. We are a product of our environment. We tend...
I’ve been shaping people’s eyebrows since I was 13, which means I’ve done it for 17 years! You can see some of the makeovers I’ve done here and here. I’ve found the best...
I love the fact that it’s warm enough now in Seattle to throw on a floral spaghetti strap blouse with white bermuda shorts. {top from Old Navy, Fedora from Burlington Coat Factory-Men’s d...
I think women make things beautiful. They make themselves beautiful; they make their surroundings beautiful. It’s why they say things like, your house just needs a “woman’s touch.&#...
“Beauty, to me, is about being comfortable in your own skin. That, or a kick-ass red lipstick.” -Gwyneth Paltrow Readers, what makes you feel beautiful? Have a great weekend...
I’ve been to many, many colorists. My hair is naturally jet black, but it’s gone to the other end of the spectrum- I’ve gone platinum blonde! I remember the sad day I left a beauty ...
If I only had five seconds till I had to run out the door and was done with putting on my concealer, I’d put on blush! Blush increases the pretty factor instantly. It also makes women look more...
On my way to my sister in law’s house, I shot a couple of pictures in the car while my hubby was talking to the car dealership. I LOVE aviators, on men, on women, on anybody! Gold aviators are ...
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