We all know that a woman’s purse is her arsenal of tools that help her take on the world, but there are things you need in your purse that probably aren’t in there. Are you prepared for anything life might throw your way?

Now that we’ve gone through what a tasteful wardrobe should consist of, and the sparkly things that go with it, now it’s on to the rest- the Fringe accents.

Erin Phillips is a stay at home mom (SAHM), student and former makeup artist.  You can find the daily exploits as a wife, mother and student on her blog, My Vocations, as well as instant updates on her Facebook page.

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The newest way to groom your eyebrows is through eyebrow threading. This video shows gives step by step directions on how to thread eyebrows.

It doesn’t have to be that blah just because you’re a mom. I have five of my favorite, go-to products to keep you looking fresh, revived and with-it, and all within 5 minutes.

The biggest thing about makeup isn’t the actual cosmetic itself- it’s what’s under it. You can put the best foundation on, but if your skin is bad, your makeup will look bad too. But you don’t have to go to the spa weekly for beautiful skin- a few simple steps twice a day will help keep that canvas ready.

The funny thing is that when you feel better about yourself, you take better care of yourself. So, you might actually watch what you eat with a little ease and lose a few pounds to boot.

We found a great article at TipNut with tips for natural beauty tips and remedies using foods and other household materials. Among them are beauty tips for olive oil, sesame oil, strawberries, apples, tea, egg whites, honey, yogurt, lemon juice, and even avocado!

For frugal minded fashion, we have a contest to share with you today that could win you a $250 wardrobe from Mandee! I know a shopping spree is every parent’s dream when it comes to back to school clothes shopping and – let’s face it – August is not that far away, moms!

Keeping up with the latest fashion and maintaining yourself can be a big challenge when you are mom. You spend most of your time with activities related to your children and home, so much that you might forget how to look beautiful and take care of your own needs.