Original of the Species

This weekend I found myself reflecting on my blog and the original plans I had for it almost two years ago.  The Beauty File came out of my need to express myself in a creative way everyday.  At the time, my passion for makeup and beauty lead me to write product reviews and tutorials on my favorite looks.  Since then, I've spent the last two years trolling the fashion and lifestyle blogs and have developed what I consider to be a pretty well rounded collection of just about anything I find "beautiful."  Whether it's a song, an editorial, a shoe or an out-of-reach handbag, I now post things that I just find to be inspirational.  On that note, something I've always valued and taken seriously is originality.  My favorite blogs are the most original ones, you can find them on my sidebar to the right.  While I've strayed a long way from strictly beauty, some of my favorite photos are still the ones taken behind the scenes at fashion shows during hair and makeup.  Hope you'll join me in appreciating some of the ones I found over the long weekend.  Not even sure when or where they're from {if you know, let me know}.  Oh and if you're wondering about the title...it's just the name of my favorite U2 song, ever.  Listen to it here.  

"Everywhere you go, you shout it.  You don't have to be shy about it, no...You are the first one of your kind."

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