Madie Leon Riley

Writer. Photographer. Austin blogger.

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  • May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

    May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

    May is Mental Health Awareness month, and my message to you is to surround yourself with people who understand that depression and anxiety are NOT your fault or your failure.

    madieleonriley

    May 1, 2019
    Thoughts, Wellness
    may mental health awareness month, mental health, Mental health awareness, mental health awareness month, mental wellness, struggling with depression
  • Pretty in Purple

    Pretty in Purple

    To bring out the green eyed monster in me (or just to brighten up my face) – I liked to use a purple look. Check out my tutorial featuring some nontraditional hues from Sephora Collection, Pure Cosmetics and more.

    madieleonriley

    April 29, 2019
    Beauty, Makeup
    butter london, casual look, casual makeup, clinique look, every day makeup, lorac pro liquid lipstick, Makeup, makeup tutorial, tarte makeup
  • Dear Austin: Where are the women who look like me?

    Dear Austin: Where are the women who look like me?

    In America’s fittest city, living life as a healthy and happy curvy girl feels like sacrilege or failure of some kind. As a #realaustinwoman, I want to change that.

    madieleonriley

    April 25, 2019
    Beauty, Inspiration, Thoughts, Wellness
    all bodies are beautiful, Austin fashion, austin life, Austin lifestyle, Austin living, austin women, change the image, Featured, health and wellness, love women, media and communication, mental health, no more Photoshop, opinion piece, show us real women, social media
  • The Goddess Glow

    The Goddess Glow

    Sometimes we want makeup that makes us feel like the goddess we are. Here’s my less than twenty goddess look for you to repeat!

    madieleonriley

    April 22, 2019
    Beauty, Makeup
    butter london, casual look, casual makeup, clinique look, every day makeup, lorac pro liquid lipstick, Makeup, makeup tutorial, tarte makeup
  • Your People Exist. Go Find Them.

    Your People Exist. Go Find Them.

    My journey back into the community was a slow, measured route taken a few steps at a time. Read why I think your people are out there, too.

    April 15, 2019
    Thoughts
  • My Everyday Casual Makeup

    My Everyday Casual Makeup

    On a day when my skin isn’t so hot but I don’t necessarily want to go for glam, this casual look is my favorite easy apply look. I use dewy, natural colored products from Lorac, Tarte, Clinique, Butter London and more.

    April 4, 2019
    Beauty, Makeup
    butter london, casual look, casual makeup, clinique look, every day makeup, lorac pro liquid lipstick, Makeup, makeup tutorial, tarte makeup
  • Barry is back and even better for season two

    Barry is back and even better for season two

    Bill Hader and Alec Berg managed to create a comedy that is both heartbreakingly sincere and filled with gut shaking dark humor in Barry season one. In season two, they’ve brought more of that to the table. Read why Barry is the show you should be watching.

    April 4, 2019
    Entertainment, TV Reviews
    ATX Life, barry bill hader, barry season two, bill hader, hbo barry, hbo reviews, television critiques, television reviews, TV Reviews
  • Decide for Yourself Who You Will Be

    Decide for Yourself Who You Will Be

    Using your power to choose your fate can change your life. Are you making conscious decisions to direct your course? Read here.

    March 1, 2019
    Thoughts, Wellness
    decide for yourself, empowerment, finding yourself, identity, mental health, mental wellness, self awareness, self determination, Wellness, womens empowerment
  • Mindfulness for Beginners

    Mindfulness for Beginners

    Mindfulness as a practice can seem overwhelming. Here are some easy steps to start your journey toward full presence.

    February 27, 2019
    Thoughts, Wellness
    beginners guide, mental health, Mental health awareness, mental wellness, mindful living, mindfulness, Wellness, wellness wednesdays
  • Sexuality is Fluid; Love Your Unicorn

    Sexuality is Fluid; Love Your Unicorn

    As a married bisexual woman, sexuality was a complicated, messy question for me. Read why I think you don’t need definitions.

    February 21, 2019
    Love and Sex, Thoughts
    bisexuality, gay panic, homosexuality, kinsey scale, life advice, love, Love and Sex, marriage, mental health, queer, sex, sexuality, sexuality and the church, sexuality in context
  • The Depressed Girl’s Guide to Contentment

    The Depressed Girl’s Guide to Contentment

    When we’ve dealt with negative emotions for so long, sometimes we can convince ourselves that those are all we deserve. This is your guide to fighting for your happiness and accepting peace.

    February 11, 2019
    Inspiration, Thoughts, Tips & tricks, Wellness
    advice. life advice, contentment, living with anxiety, living with major depressive disorder, major depressive disorder, mental health, mental health tips, mental wellness, sxsw 2019, Wellness
  • Places: Cute Nail Studio

    Places: Cute Nail Studio

    In my Places section of the site I recommend my favorites – favorite nail salons, gyms, restaurants, dry cleaners, etc. in Austin. Need to get a cool manicure? Check out Cute Nail Studio

    January 25, 2019
    ATX Life
    ATX Life, atx lifestyle, austin life, austin lifestyle blog, austin manicure, austin nail studios, austin nails, austin places, best of austin, nail studios, places
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