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GC FAIRY BRUSH COLLECTION

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  It is widely accepted that the invention of the makeup brush was by the Egyptians for use amongst their well-to-do. Centuries later, in 1925, the BBC reported the discovery of a Saxon Cemetary in Argyll Avenue, Luton where buried amongst the remains of the wealthy deceased dating back to 600 AD was the handle of a cosmetic brush. In fact, up until 1835, when German chemist Justus Von LieBig invented the prototype for what was to become the modern day mirror, makeup brushes were primarily tools for the wealthy who would have their servants create various looks using makeup. Brushes then began appearing all across the globe with the Japanese, who had been using animal-hair brushes since the B.C. days for their calligraphy , quickly transferring their skills to making cosmetic brushes. To this day, Germany and Japan maintain a very small culture of excellent brush making, usually for the most discerning luxury customers. It is considered a craft but most brush making has now moved t...
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY (IWD) 2021

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  International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated annually on March 8 around the world, representing a focal point in the movement for women's rights as we celebrate their achievements without regard to division, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political.  Since the early years, International Women's Day has assumed a new global dimension for women in developed and developing countries alike with its growing international women's movement, strengthened by four global United Nations women's conferences. This has allowed for tremendous support in making the commemoration a rallying point to build support for women's rights and participation in the political and economic arenas. The theme for the 2021 commemoration is Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world. The observance of IWD began in the early 1900s, a time of great expansion and turbulence in the industrialized world that saw booming population ...
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IWD WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP: ACHIEVING AN EQUAL FUTURE IN A COVID 19 WORLD

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        “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.”  Shirley Chisholm, the first Black US Congresswoman . Women stand at the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis, as health care workers, caregivers, innovators, community organizers and as some of the most exemplary and effective national leaders in combating the pandemic . The crisis has highlighted both the centrality of their contributions and the disproportionate burdens that women carry. This year’s theme for the International Day, " Women in Leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world ", celebrates the tremendous efforts by women and girls around the world in shaping a more equal future and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. It is also aligned with the priority theme of the 65th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, " Women in public life, equal participation in decision making " , an...
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SAGE Network: Lessons from Women in Business

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  Globally, women have become engines for economic growth and the continued drive to achieve gender diversity in enterprises is of critical importance to improving business outcomes. In fact, the number of women in management positions has increased over the past 20 years, and today Jamaica boasts the highest proportion of female managers in the world. Though women may still be under-represented in business, they have increasingly overtaken men in terms of entrepreneurial endeavours, despite the many setbacks they may face. “Having to interact with players and stakeholders in the industry, sometimes they look at you and they think that because you are a woman and because you are young, you don't know what you're talking about.” shared Lacey-Ann Bartley of Bartley’s All In Wood. “ The way I overcome that is making sure that, as my dad instilled in me, that I am twice as good and I invest a lot of time in knowing the information regarding my industry and I do my job with integri...
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DO NOT GIVE UP: STAY MOTIVATED!

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  Giving up is not going to bring us any value or bring us any closer to accomplishing our dreams. Whether we face discouragement, rejection, failure, disappointment, pain, trauma or a myriad of other setbacks that we encounter in life, we simply can’t give up.  We have to face our challenges head-on, determined to overcome them without seeing any other option but to succeed.  We have to believe and understand that no matter what life throws at us, once we open ourselves up to the possibility of triumph, then giving up will never be an option because once you choose hope, anything is possible.  There are many reasons why people want to give up, each driven by a different motivation ranging from: a lack of discipline or realizing that your dream requires you to work to achieve it; a failure to adapt to change or not accepting changes in direction and the need to adjust your ideas accordingly as things evolve; and self-sabotage or seeing failure in your thoughts before...
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MENTAL & FINANCIAL READINESS FOR 2021 (REBLOG)

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  The COVID-19 pandemic has left many people worrying about their financial future due to job losses and debt leading to mental stress and anxiety. Physical and mental health are intertwined with research suggesting that taking care of your physical wellbeing can have a big impact in alleviating any mental stress and anxiety that has been brought on by the challenges experienced during the pandemic.  By building positive habits into your daily routine you can develop ways to boost both your physical and mental state because whether you’re working from home full-time or you’re going into your workplace a few days a week, it’s important to work in a way that promotes health and wellbeing while maintaining financial wellness. Self-care is essential since when you take care of yourself, you build your mental resilience and strengthen your ability to support those who depend on you so getting back to your self-care principles will set you on course for a great 2021. There's no bett...
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