Beauty Tips for Ministers » Miscellany http://beautytipsforministers.com Because you're in the public eye, and God knows you need to look good. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:50:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 en hourly 1 Best of 2009 http://beautytipsforministers.com/2009/12/29/best-of-2009-2/ http://beautytipsforministers.com/2009/12/29/best-of-2009-2/#comments Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:22:53 +0000 PeaceBang http://beautytipsforministers.com/?p=2889 What were your favorite religious books this past year?

I’m compiling my list.

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I LOVE those Rankin-Bass claymation Christmas specials, but did you ever notice how nasty Santa is in “Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer?” He really is — he doesn’t even get nice at the end. I’ve always loved the Mrs. Santa, though, the nag with the bun who is always begging him, “Eat Papa, EAT!” I’m like, “What, is Santa’s wife Jewish now, or just Old Country? She sounds like my Slovak grandmother with a plate of pierogies.”

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Then there’s Jessica, the red-haired hottie from my all-time favorite, “Santa Claus is Coming To Town.”
Jessica Claus

That special has all the best songs, and it has the Burgermeister Meisterburger and it has Winter Warlock who always makes me cry, and it has Mickey Rooney as a wonderful Santa. I know it’s just ridiculously ahistorical to claim that the tradition of leaving presents under the tree came from Jessica and Kris Kringle’s wedding but oh my gosh, that scene where they’re married under the snow-covered evergreens makes my heart ache. There’s this beautiful song and it’s so amazing and blessedly peaceful that I’ve been secretly wanting a Christmas wedding since I was a little girl.

And look how Jessica (Mrs. Claus) ages. ADORABLE!
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She turns into chanteuse Barbara Cook!!
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Anyway, darlings, PeaceBang is a very busy Mrs. Claus this week and might not have time to post anything until we get through the big day. She’s posting this silliness now because she is overwhelmed and confused by a thousand deadlines and just needed to clear her noggin.

You be good.

]]> http://beautytipsforministers.com/2009/12/21/mrs-claus/feed/ 4 Seen and Noted and Loved http://beautytipsforministers.com/2009/11/25/seen-and-noted-and-loved/ http://beautytipsforministers.com/2009/11/25/seen-and-noted-and-loved/#comments Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:05:57 +0000 PeaceBang http://beautytipsforministers.com/?p=2685 Gobble, gobble, darlings!! We’re getting geared up for the big day and posting this as a little teaser for more columns to come!

Just some really pretty clothes seen in Portland, Maine:

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I LOVE grey:
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I’m all happy because I’m at the Village Candle factory, loading up on gifts. I LOVE their candles. Crisp Apple is my favorite:
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I was mad as hell at the state of Maine when I went (for their vote against marriage equality) and vowed not to spend any money in the state, but some gay friends told me to calm down and reconsider. Because I believe in buying local and supporting smaller businesses, I wound up satisfied to have purchased some made-in-Maine candles and food stuffs (Stonewall Kitchens).

Lovely appetizer recipe idea:

Spread a bunch of Stonewall Kitchens Roasted Garlic and Onion Jam on a Boboli or other crust.
Sprinkle with crumbled gorgonzola or other pungent cheese of your choice.
Bake at 350 until cheese melts. Serve in small wedges with a nice red wine.

roasted garlic onion jam

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Go, go, go!

I say FACE,
you say BOOK!
Face!
(Book!)
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(Book!)

YEaaaA!

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]]> http://beautytipsforministers.com/2009/11/17/btfm-returns-after-turkey-day/feed/ 2 The Ten Grooming/Wardrobe Items You Cannot Live Without http://beautytipsforministers.com/2009/10/26/the-ten-groomingwardrobe-items-you-cannot-live-without/ http://beautytipsforministers.com/2009/10/26/the-ten-groomingwardrobe-items-you-cannot-live-without/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:01:47 +0000 PeaceBang http://beautytipsforministers.com/?p=2525 Be as specific as you can.

1. Rosemary-mint body wash.
2. Black cardigan.
3. Jeans.
4. Pashminas.
4. Perfume (L’Artisan Tea For Two or Yuzu Rouge by Parfum 06130)
5. Moisturizer (REN or Philosophy)
6. Eye cream (ROCA at night and Garnier with SPF 15 for day)
7. Gentle facial cleanser by REN or that organic line I get at Whole Foods.
8. Cowboy boots.
9. Stila creme eyeliner.
10. Revlon cream blush.

]]> http://beautytipsforministers.com/2009/10/26/the-ten-groomingwardrobe-items-you-cannot-live-without/feed/ 31 Let Your Closet Come Out of the Closet!! http://beautytipsforministers.com/2009/10/24/let-your-closet-come-out-of-the-closet/ http://beautytipsforministers.com/2009/10/24/let-your-closet-come-out-of-the-closet/#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:54:29 +0000 PeaceBang http://beautytipsforministers.com/?p=2523 Laura over at The Infusion posted a blog entry about cleaning out her closet, citing Yours Truly as an inspiration (awwww!).

For some reason, I became strangely fascinated by the photo of the closet (she sez it ain’t hers) on her blog. Aren’t closets interesting? Like, do you ever look through In Style magazine at the beauty salon and just laugh your head off at the photo spreads they do of celebrities in their closets that are the size of your kitchen and dining room put together? As much as I think that sort of thing is the epitome of Roman Empire-style excess, I am totally fascinated by it.

When I get a moment I’m going to snap some photos of my closet. I have learned through the years that it’s neat to have photos of unimportant parts of one’s home to track the evolution of one’s life and history of dwelling places (and when you’ve moved as often as I have, it helps create a narrative that makes sense when memory fails). But I’ve never yet photographed any of my closets.

Send me a photo of your closet! We’ll share them on here! To get a link to my e-mail address, click the “Need PeaceBang’s Help?” box at the top of the page.

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I happen to find this usher particularly handsome because I remember when he was in his mama’s womb.
What a great, welcoming smile!

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I don’t know what happened but I cannot for the life of me find your letters!! So sorry, and please re-send!!

Kiss of peace,
VW

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