I write today's blog from the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. Paul and I are on on a little surf vacation. And let me be real - I haven't been feeling so cute lately. This haole-girl feels a bit out of place amidst the nearly naked golden brown bodies of bombshell surfer girls and professional tanners (modesty is not the policy). I glance at their natural blond highlights, dainty, lean physiques and skimpy bikinis and all of a sudden I feel like I don't match up. Last night after recovering from another sunburn (no, this haole-girl doesn't tan), I stumbled across this list of "Beauty Tips by God" which I wrote for a Mother-Daughter brunch I spoke at a few years ago. I knew the time was fitting and after meditating on it myself I thought I would share it with you girls. So here it is - timeless beauty tips inspired by the Author of Beauty Himself.
xo, Allie
*Today's photo is by the lovely Katee Grace Clay.
Tips For Timeless Beauty
- Laugh out loud
- Dance with joy
- Dress yourself in a true understanding of your value and worth as my child
- Pray to me
- Drink my living water
- Do not worry
- Wrap yourself in my arms of mercy
- Walk upon the aisle of my grace
- Be slow to speak and quick to listen
- Love me the Lord your God with all your heart
- Open your arms to the poor and extend your hands to the needy
- Love your enemies
- Remain in my love
- Let your spirit sing my praises
- Forgive as you have been forgiven and accept others as you have been accepted
- Feed the hungry
- Clothe the naked
- Have compassion for those in need
- Proclaim my mighty name throughout all the earth
...by doing good deeds, deeds in themselves good and for the good and advantage of those contacted by them, as befits women who profess reverential fear and devotion to God... 1 tim 2
ReplyDeletexoxo :: katee grace
side note: I love being a photographer because I get to enjoy the unique and amazing God-given beauty of the people I'm so privileged to photograph.
Good word Katee!
ReplyDeleteThanks for that and for allowing me to show off your beautiful photography on our wmBlog! Your photos add such a pretty touch!
It is awesome to see the unique God-given beauty in each person shine through so beautifully in your work. You have a rare gift at capturing it!
Love & hugs to you,
Allie
Encourage your sister, your Mom, your friend or a stranger with a kind word.
ReplyDelete*btw, adding this list to my blogpost :)
That's a great tip Raquel - thanks for sharing!!!! I've checked out your blog and really enjoy it! I'll have to stop by again soon!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Allie
Hope you are having (or had) fun in Hawaii!! Everyone missed you and Paul last week at The Fold!! :(
ReplyDeleteI love the tips!! See you soon!!
<3 ya,