Beauty is a beast

It is not often I wear make-up. Nor is it often that many of my friends do so either. But when Karen called and said 'Make-up Party!' we all went racing over like 7 year old girls on a I'm-a-princess journey and had a blast.

We primped and polished and groomed and laughed at our silliness. We knew, however, that we were on a VERY serious mission. Defunk and pretty up. We took very serious 'Before' shots as you can see. (This getting serious thing is really a foreign concept!)

And by the end of the evening we were spiffed up (with no place to go, might I add disappointedly). We all were happy to be around friends, to be pampered and then head out to new adventures. (I think we all went home to bed in reality, but getting make-up off is an adventure...)

I am reminded after having spent a night with the girls that beauty is not just about the makeup, but about how you are made up. It does not matter what you wear on the outside, but what you carry on the inside. Beauty comes to many people today with a heavy price tag. And yet it is the beauty of the heart and soul that allows us love our friends. So, here are some of my most beautiful friends. Those who carry themselves with grace and poise, with compassion and love. And also with a stunning outer beauty that floors me daily.