I read an article written by a nurse who cares for a lot of dying people and, consequentially, gets to hear a lot about their regrets. According to her, most are very common and can, in fact, be easily avoided. Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado:

Summary of the five most common regrets.

1. I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.
2. I wish I didn’t work so hard.
3. I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings.
4. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends.
5. I wish that I had let myself be happier.

If these are any indication, it’s actually not that hard to construct a life without regrets. Of course, your list might be slightly different (mine is) but it still makes a pretty good guideline. If I were to compile my own list, as it stands now, it would probably go something like this:

1. I wish I had my sh*t together earlier in life. Like, in my teens. It took me so long to figure out what I wanted to do, if only I had known I wouldn’t have spent all my 20s chasing after something that wasn’t going to pan out!
2. I wish I worked harder at things that mattered and didn’t bother with those that didn’t. Sometimes we get stubborn and pursue things for the sake of pursuit while being totally miserable, when we could be focusing on what will actually make us happy.
3. I wish I had better control of my emotions. It’s true, I’ve got a temper and light up like a match! I’ve gotten a lot better at controlling it over the years, but in the end of the day I’m still the same hypo-sensitive person inside.
4. I wish I had known my biological father. He died when I was young and I never got to meet him. All I have to go by is a couple old photographs and whatever anecdotes my mother tells about him.
5. I wish I knew how to relax! Take a vacation or something. (No work! No cheating! No exceptions!)

A couple of months ago I was contacted by one of my favorite magazines for a feature. BUST has been very kind to me and my brand from the beginning, and I think what they’re doing is quite brilliant, so it’s a real honor to be acknowledged by these guys.

They sent a photographer over to my house and had us shoot two outfits (both purple, of course); this is the one that made the cut. We also did a phone interview where I got to talk about my style and the inspiration behind it — things I enjoy immensely but rarely get to express verbally. It felt therapeutic!

I’d like to thank everyone at BUST kindly for allowing me to be a part of their wonderful, female-empowering publication. A lot of love went into this issue and I highly recommend it. You can get it in any major bookstore or newsstand.

Hey guys, I saw the most incredible animated editorial — why didn’t anyone think of this before?! — incorporating two of my favorite things, fashion & circus. More HERE!

Don’t let her milky skin, pouty mouth and flushed cheeks fool you; underneath the poised façade, there lies a heart of a tigress…

Lime Crime’s long-anticipated foray into the realm of pressed eyeshadow begins with Chinadoll. Brought to life by indie style icon Hanna Beth, this collection is not for the faint of heart with shades of flame red, sky blue, sparkling gold, deep jade and jet black bursting forth. True to Lime Crime tradition, each eyeshadow is lavishly-pigmented, creamy in texture and provides superior coverage and blendability to satisfy even the pickiest eyeshadow lover. The five hues come encased in a deluxe purple tin.

THE CHINADOLL LOOK
as created by Doe Deere, Makeup Artist & Lime Crime Founder

Fly Dragon Fly – fiery red [matte]
Parasol – sky blue [matte]
Goldfish – bright gold [metallic]
Jade-o-Lade – rich jade [matte]
Lotus Noir – deepest black [matte]

Vegan & Cruelty-Free. Retails for $34.99. Available starting February 15 via www.limecrimemakeup.com.

We’re running a contest on Tumblr, for a chance to win a complete set of 5 limited-edition Carousel Glosses. Details HERE!