The holiday season may be well over, however, that does not mean the metallic trend has slowed its roll! Metal makeup continues to hit the cosmetic production line and consumer beauty market. As a result, the ELLE February 2018 issue is highlighting numerous trends sure to make your eyes a glamorous spectacle. Included among the dramatic visuals is the Joan Small’s Mac Cosmetics Superslick Liquid Eyeliner in Nocturnal look.
Fresh, youthful and extremely modern! Plus, if you decide to make this look your very own, the Mac Cosmetics product used comes with a host of attractive makeup features. For instance, the Superslick Liquid Eyeliner is:
Long-Wearing
Smudge Proof
Boasts Quick as well as Precise Application
Water Based
Delivers a Slick “Wet” Finish
Water Resistant
Beauty Look: Joan Small’s Mac Cosmetics Superslick Liquid Eyeliner in Nocturnal
So how do you do it? ELLE magazine spilled the details this week straight from the MUA (makeup artist) who created Joan’s editorial look. ELLE says,
“Tonight’s makeup inspo, courtesy of Joan Smalls. Beauty Secret: To keep a graphic metallic eye looking “sharp;” makeup artist, Violette recommends applying a pearly silver. Like Mac Cosmetics Superslick Liquid Eye Liner in Nocturnal. Then cleaning up edges with a cotton swab dipped in micellar water.”
Pretty straight forward. However, you may be wondering, what is micellar water? This is water that contains micelles which are tiny balls of cleansing oil molecules that have the ability to draw out impurities without making the skin dry. Super cool product that looks like plain old water but can rid your skin of gunk, makeup and dirt.
Fashion Notes: Indeed the makeup is stellar, but lest we forget about the luxurious fashion? Of course, not! In this particular shot, you may have noted the ruby, diamond and white gold earring. This stunning piece is a design of Chopard paired with a chic blazer by Adam Lippes.
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Man, Rihanna set a foundation fire within the beauty industry! Since the singer’s makeup debut in 2017, cosmetics brands have been working feverishly to showcase their own line of inclusive foundation tones. While some are new to the party, other brands are only improving upon their already awesome selection. Case in point, the spanking new Bobbi Brown Skin Long Wear Weightless Foundation. Great on coverage and great on color variety.
Beauty Insider: The Bobbi Brown Skin Long Wear Weightless Foundation
Beauty brand, Bobbi Brown, is not new to the foundation game in anyway. The brand has always fought for women of all tones. For this reason, the makeup giant continues to gain as well as maintain a large consumer following.
Recently, Bobbi Brown shared some details in regards to their new foundation release! What can BB fans expect with this new product? The beauty label states,
“Good things come to those who wait. Meet our new Skin Long Wear Weightless Foundation, where perfect skin coverage meets all day wear.
[Also] 84% of the women who tried this new formula in our study, mentioned they felt that our new Skin Long Wear Weightless Foundation left their skin feeling hydrated. Make sure to visit a Bobbi Brown store or go to BobbiBrown.com to get a sample and try it out!
[Truly] a foundation for everyone. Our new foundation comes in 30 shades created with precisely balanced pigments to flatter skin’s top tones and undertones. From alabaster to rich espresso. Pick up a bottle now!”
Another benefit of this beauty product? This light, weightless foundation comes with SPF 15. Thus, providing not only much needed hydration as well as the coverage you desire but also protection from such outside elements like the sun.
The Bobbi Brown Skin Long Wear Weightless Foundation
Furthermore, Allure magazine, known for their coveted beauty awards; also, revealed their opinion on this new release. They state, “A foundation that stands up to sweat and humidity, controls oil, and lasts the entire day. All while remaining feather light and natural feeling on the skin.”
Sound good? Well head to a store near you or slide over to the Bobbi Brown website to get yourself a bottle. Each foundation retails for $46.
Not quite sold? Well, sometimes hearing from other consumers like yourself can help push you right over the makeup cliff. Here is what people are currently saying about this product:
“I would love to try this foundation! I’ve heard nothing but good things! Obsessed with your mascara!”
“I purchased this and it’s the best foundation I’ve ever owned! Thank you! Big shout out to the lovely guy on your counter within House of Fraser Birmingham too. Such a top man!”
“Nice!”
“Love!”
“Best foundation.”
“Yes my oily face is loving this!”
“Just got this, love it!”
“Love this. My new favorite foundation!”
“My holy Grail foundation.”
“In love with this foundation! My new HG for long wear! Makes my skin look Matte and flawless but with the glow!”
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SHOW ME THE LASHES! They’re beauty cult favorites and they should be in your makeup bags pronto! If achieving ad campaign level eyelashes using your own natural strands is what you seek; then these two products will easily help get you there. Benefit Mascara is specially formulated to curl and lengthen better than anything else on the market. Therefore, read on to see why Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash and They’re Real continue to reign supreme!
Benefit Mascara- EVERYTHING You Want to Know About Roller Lash & They’re Real
If you build it, they will come! The beauty products that outlast all their competition are the ones that are not designed haphazardly; but made to do their job and well every single time. For instance, They’re Real became a hit thanks to its ability to give consumers the vibe of falsies.
As a result, if you have ever tried to apply a pair of falsies it may have felt like you are defusing a bomb. Cut the wrong amount of lashes off the strip, apply too much glue or fail to control shaky hands and the end result could be disastrous. Therefore, most makeup lovers appreciate a much easier approach to beauty.
That’s one of the reasons Benefit They’re Real Mascara has such appeal. It’s literally lash enhancement in a bottle. One product, one step. Other details of this mascara are:
Custom Designed Brush.
Lash Volume.
Gorgeous Definition.
Long-Wearing Formula.
Eyelash Separation.
Lift, Curl and Lengthen Lashes.
Benefit Mascara- EVERYTHING You Want to Know About Roller Lash
Maybe she’s born with it, maybe it’s just one heck of a mascara. Seriously though, if we all woke up with natural, perfectly curled lashes the beauty industry would cease to exist. Nevertheless, since a lot of us did not “wake up like this” a little help in the lash department is all we do need.
Enter Benefit’s Roller Lash mascara. Quick question… have you ever rolled your hair? If yes, then you probably noticed and enjoyed the resulting curly, bouncy ringlets. Furthermore, that is exactly where this product draws its inspiration from, hair rollers.
So then, if you have ever wished you could just take a minature roller to those eyelash strands, now you can! Roller Lash is formulated to basically grab those lashes and curl them up to the sky.
Curve Setting Formula
Long-Lasting Wear (Up to 12 Hours).
Eyelash Separation.
Water Resistent.
Olive Oil, Emollient-Rich Mascara.
Provides Lift to Lashes.
Dramatic Volume as well as Definition.
Easy Removal.
Benefit Mascara-Easily Accessible
There is nothing worse than finding that product with the Midas Touch and it is nowhere to be found! With Benefit Mascara you never have to worry about that type of beauty stress. You can purchase their mascara from a wide host of retailers.
To make it easy for you can buy Roller Lash and They’re Real by clicking on those provided links. Or check out the following list of other fabulous stores, they carry them too. They include:
Did this section’s subheading get you moving in your chair a little? Well, this next tip just might! The simplest way to give your eyes a mascara look that is out of this world is by doing one single thing… wiggling the wand.
Huh? Yes, a little wiggle action while brushing your lashes with mascara will give you a bolder, dramatic look. Just a few of the benefits of wiggling are:
Creating more lift in your eyelashes.
Increased eyelash separation.
More intense lash definition.
Benefit Mascara-Step Up Your Application Game
Yes, these products are absolutely amazing but if you could give your eyes even more of a boost, would you? Of course! Therefore, before applying even a lick of Roller Lash or They’re Real mascara be sure to curl those lashes. Here’s how to do it like the pros:
If you really want to curl like a master think of it as a three part process. You are going to be working your eyelashes from the root, middle as well as at the ends. Also, don’t just pump a few times and move on. That’s like stepping on a Stairmaster Machine for 10 steps, hopping off and expecting your bottom to resemble Beyonce’s. It’s just not happening!
So then, what should be done? Well, in each position (roots, middle, the ends) hold the curler in that place for 10 seconds before moving on. The entire application should go as follows.
Place eyelash curler at the base or bottom of your lash line. Gently clamp down on your lashes. Hold for 10 seconds.
Move on to the mid-lash region. Once again gently clamp down on the lashes using the eyelash curler. Hold this position for 10 seconds.
Lastly, curl the ends of your lashes. Gently clamp the curler on this section and hold for 10 seconds. Repeat on the other eye and you are all done!
Benefit Mascara- Reviews
Whenever you desire to try out a new product you should ALWAYS check out reviews first. This will help you learn firsthand knowledge right from other consumers just like you. Also, you will be able to save your coins if in fact a product is a no-go and just no good. With that being said here are real reviews regarding Roller Lash and They’re Real. We went through thousands of them and they were all extremely positive. However, the following are a few of the ones we felt were the most insightful.
“This is not my first time using They’re Real, but first time I have written a review. Good coverage, lashes definitely look longer and thicker. They do not look spiky and do not flake. I am on auto ship and will not be left without. Thank you.” (5 Stars).
-They’re Real Mascara User
“I didn’t think this would live up to the hype. It works really well on making my eyelashes curly and defined. I have new post chemo eyelashes, and don’t want to have to break them with a lash curler. So, this works really well.” (5 Stars)
-Roller Lash Mascara User
“One of my FAV PRODUCTS FROM Benefit. I get so many compliments when I wear this mascara. Some people think they are false eyelashes. Now I do have nice lashes for a young lady. But this mascara really really gives them the best ever looking lashes I’ve ever had!!!!” (5 Stars)
-They’re Real Mascara User
“I was given a sample of this and fell in LOVE!!! It works wonders on my short lashes. Yes, it is sticky, and yes you do need to wash it off each evening but it does lengthen and thicken your lashes. I just wish I could find it in a deep brown. I LOVE this mascara.” (5 Stars).
-Roller Lash Mascara User
Benefit Mascara- Reviews (Cont.)
“Goes on smooth, you can apply several layers of color and it does not clump. I also like the full coverage, starting at the base of the lashes and pulling outward. The color goes where you want it.” (5 Stars)
-They’re Real Mascara User
“I have tried an insane amount of mascara throughout the years and have never found anything that I couldn’t live without. There are mascara that I liked but I was on a mission to find the best of the best. You know, fake lashes with having to apply fake lashes.
So the girls at Ulta talked me into buying the most expensive mascara in the store. I didn’t expect much but I was NOT disappointed. I love this stuff!!!! The brush is a hook design and grabs lashes individually to separate. Also, it applies smoothly, doesn’t clump, curls and extends lashes.
It has conditioners in it, lasts all day and doesn’t flake or smudge. It doesn’t make lashes rock hard either. They actually stay soft! This has never happened to me before. Absolutely amazing and worth the investment!” (5 Stars)
-Roller Lash Mascara User
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MAC Jeremy Scott Ad Campaign Featuring Yasmin Wijnaldum by Inez and Vinoodh
They had us at cassette tape makeup palette! One of the coolest makeup launches of 2018 is about to drop in a MAC store near you! The MAC Jeremy Scott Collection is literally a lesson in music history; yet, with everything necessary to beat a face. What’s all included?
The collection literally covers all face bases. Here are our Cliffs Notes on this upcoming beauty collab:
A makeup collaboration between the cosmetics giant and fashion designer, Jeremy Scott
Eyeshadow palette
Lip Palette
Flattering cheek shades
Beauty Insider: The MAC Jeremy Scott Collection, Where Fashion Meets Makeup
One Reason We Must Have It:
The colors offered in this collection are fun themselves; however, it is the packaging that steals the show! Scott’s makeup comes in the form of music’s most iconic emblems. A tape cassette, boombox and CD. Moreover, the surprises do not just stop on the outside. Upon opening the boombox palette the eyeshadows resemble an old school volume gauge. Also, the tape cassette opens up to reveal a very handy mirror while the CD is actually labeled… Ah, the good ol’ days!
What Is Being Said:
“So excited to announce that I have created with MAC a boombox shaped eyeshadow palette consisting of 29 shades. A lip palette shaped like a tape cassette with a mirror; and a lil’ something for the cheeks in the form of a CD! The MAC Jeremy Scott collection will be available from February 8th 2018 at select MAC locations.” -Jeremy Scott
“Coming your way: Hi-fi, full volume color by fashion’s most irreverent designer. With a fanatical following of pop music’s biggest icons, Jeremy Scott provokes and pushes into culture’s outer limits! MAC Jeremy Scott is anticipated online and in select stores. [To find a store near you] reach out to your nearest MAC Nordstrom location for details or go to www.maccosmetics.com/stores.”
-MAC Cosmetics
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When it comes to getting ready for school or work, sometimes time can be of the essence. We have one leg in our boot cut jeans, one arm hanging out of our crop top sweater and one free hand desperately applying layers of mascara. So then, as any busy girl can attest to, doing only what is truly necessary can really be the key to staying on top of a busy schedule. Therefore, when it comes to applying makeup, is primer makeup one of those things that can be skipped in order to save a few precious seconds? Girl, no! Allow us to answer this beauty question, by presenting some pretty compelling reasons why this vital step should never be ignored!
Primer Makeup- Can I Skip This Step to Save Some Time?
Let’s just be clear about one thing, primer is utilized for more than just the reason you think it is formulated to be used for when applied. For instance, most know that primer makeup is an excellent product to help create a very smooth canvas for your make up. Think of it like building a house. You don’t just build a house on un-level ground and hope that it will last and hold up. No, you level everything out so that it’s nice and smooth and then you build upon that. Confident that not only the house can now be built correctly, but it will also last for a very long time.
That is thrust as well as one of the benefits of using a primer. You are giving your make up a smooth base to be built upon. Plus, you’re also giving your make up what it needs to last longer as well as stay put.
Primer Makeup- The Common But Majorly Overlooked Benefit
Nevertheless, what is one of the other benefits of using primer make up that often gets overlooked? Here it is: it is great for your personal skincare routine. How so?
Primer has the ability to not only moisturize skin, but it can also create a protective barrier over the skin. The hydration part can be pretty self-explanatory due to the moisturizing ingredients found in most primers; however, you may be wondering just exactly how primer can provide protection?
Well, it accomplishes this by sealing in any skincare treatment products you may use during your daily skincare routine. This includes any moisturizer or sunscreen you may have previously applied, and yes us melanin girls need sunscreen too. However, more on that in our upcoming feature on the super cool product, Black Girl Sunscreen.
Primer Makeup- It Is Time to Choose, But How?
Nonetheless, now that you know why primer make up is awesome for not only cosmetics but for skincare products, you need to know which ones will work best for you. The best way to pick the right one is to choose a primer that works for your own skin type. You may need to ask yourself: Is my skin dry? Does my skin tend to be oily? Or perhaps, can my skin use a little help in order to have a more even tone?
After a little self reflection about your skin, you are now ready to pick a primer makeup product. Here are a few quick tips to keep in mind:
The Oily Skin Girl: Always look for a mattifying primer. These types of primers are your friend because it helps to keep any extra shine at bay. You may also choose to use a setting spray for even more shine control.
The Un-even Girl: Try using a color correcting primer to help even out your skintone. For instance, if you notice your skin includes redness from irritation look for a color correcting primer with green undertones. These types of primers can help to counteract any red in the skin.
The Dull Skin Girl: The best primer for you is an illuminating primer. This type of primer will help you to get your glow on thanks to reflective particles. No longer will your skin look dull and lifeless, but it will glisten with a slight sheen.
Primer Makeup- Don’t Waste It, How to Apply It The Right Way
Okay so we have learned why it’s important to use primer makeup as well as how to pick the right one. Nevertheless, now it will be a good idea to learn how to apply it correctly in order to gain the most benefits.
Start off by applying primer to a sponge or your fingers. Next, dab the primer onto your nose, chin, forehead as well as cheeks. Begin at the center of your face working out to the edges. Also, be sure to blend the primer make up into your skin by going in a downward direction.
Why apply make up going down? This is so those little hairs on your face will lay down nice and pretty. This very technique can also be used when applying foundation.
So there you have it primer is great for makeup as well as skincare. There are many ways to skip or cheat when doing your makeup but this is not one of them. Plus, when used correctly a primer makeup product can help you achieve the makeup finish of your dreams!
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Ready to go for the gold? Today, we have a special beauty edition of our Cheap Can Be Chic feature for you! Recently, several readers hit us up asking for details regarding Zendaya’s red carpet makeup smash. Our verdict? Affordable beauty that’s oozing of Tinseltown glamour! Therefore, let’s get into Zendaya’s look featuring: The COVERGIRL Queen Collection 1-Kit Eye Shadow Gold Star!
Cheap Can Be Chic: Zendaya Wearing COVERGIRL Queen Collection 1-Kit Eye Shadow Gold Star
She’s so mellow yellow. Moreover, over 2 million Instagram fans agreed when Miss Daya hit the social platform in her winning look. Zendaya simply captioned her pic stating, “Dear yellow eyeshadow… I think we make a good pair.” Uh… yeah!
Zendaya’s glam yellow shadow look was apart of the ensemble she wore to her The Greatest Showman film premiere in Australia. For the event, Zendaya donned a gorgeous, eye-popping Butterfly gown by Moschino. Her stylist, Law Roach, finished her look with shoes by Stuart Weitzman.
Nevertheless, it wasn’t long after the premiere before Covergirl let the cat out of the beauty bag. The cosmetics brand excitedly spilled the info stating, “Get the look like Zendaya with our Queen Collection eyeshadow in Gold Star. You can visit www.covergirl.com for our products by retailer and look our for our new makeup launching in January!”
Thrilling beauty news all around! The COVERGIRL Queen Collection 1-Kit Eye Shadow Gold Star is available online at Amazon.com. It retails for just $5.79!
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Fitness Model Jamesha LaMonica with Photography by Photos by Darrin
Should I take a multivitamin? That is the question that is plaguing many health-conscious ladies around the world. Furthermore, things get even more confusing when experts with varying views and opinions also weigh in on this topic.
For instance, some health experts say that eating only good, clean, nutritious food is all a person needs. Yet, others still believe strongly that consuming a multivitamin has its place in a proper diet. Therefore, who is right and who is wrong? Also, should taking a multivitamin be a decision that is made more due to a person’s lifestyle or schedule?
Black Girl Fitness- Should I Take a Multivitamin or is it Unnecessary?
The truth is multivitamins cannot replace good nutritious food, however, they can help. Mr. David Levinsky is a professor at Cornell University. In regards to taking multivitamins daily he says, “I take a multivitamin every day as a little insurance policy. For certain groups of healthy people, especially those whose diet has nutritional gaps, a multivitamin can help fill in those gaps.”
Moreover, health and nutrition expert Madelyn Fernstrom offers up another good reason as to why taking multivitamins could be a benefit. Fernstrom is a professor at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. In reference to multivitamins Madelyn says, “In a perfect world we would all eat a variety of fruits and vegetables. We would all exercise regularly, but that’s not a reality. People can be strapped for time or money and don’t meet their daily nutrient needs. Also, you have to remember that many studies look at large population groups, not individuals.”
Should I Take a Multivitamin or is it Unnecessary?
So then, if a person does decide to take a multivitamin doing so will have its benefits. No, it will never take the place of a good meal. However it will have the ability to help supplement an already healthy diet so that a person can meet the recommended requirements for certain minerals as well as vitamins.
Nevertheless, that brings us to a brand-new issue. What type of supplement or multivitamin should a person take? Also, are all multivitamins created equal?
The scary answer to that last question is that, no, not all multivitamins are created equal. That is because some companies are allowed to sell multivitamins that are not even hundred percent completely derived from actual food. A real concern for anyone who is just trying to live a healthier lifestyle.
Take a Multivitamin or is it Unnecessary? (Cont.)
However, there is a practical solution to this health issue. Enter… Silver Fern Brand Whole Food Multivitamin. What makes this brand of multivitamin so different? Silver Fern answers, “Here at Silver Fern we believe you should get the most of your vitamins and minerals through the food you eat! But sometimes it’s hard to consume 8 cups of broccoli 11 cups of kale and 33 cups of spinach in the day we made it easy with our whole food multivitamin just two little capsules a day get the job done!”
But wait there’s even more benefits to taking Whole Foods multivitamins. Silver Fern continues, “A lot of you are wondering about multivitamins and why ours are different. So here it is: vitamins can be synthetic or natural. Many of the multivitamins on the market are synthetic parentheses meaning made in a lab parentheses rather than from actual real food! Companies can label it as natural as long as it contains 10% derived from plants. Silver Fern vitamins are hundred percent natural. Every bit coming from real fruits and vegetables! They are blended up and then we remove the cellulose (plant fiber) sugar, and protein… leaving dense nutrients that are then freeze-dried. We care what you put in your body and it was a frustration with what was on the market that drove us to create this unbeatable product!”
Take a Multivitamin – BONUS!
Sound like the perfect multivitamin for you? Get at Whole Foods grocery stores for $. Nevertheless, Whole Foods also wants to help you get started on developing an even better healthy diet for yourself. In collaboration with The Butter Half, this easy Gree Smoothie recipe was created to energize and fulfill your nutritional needs! Check it out below.
It’s time to start your day! Break your fast, with this delicious nutritious green smoothie, featuring our whole food multivitamin!
1. Add milk, vitamins, protein powder, chia seeds, spirulina powder, banana, and ice to a blender. Blend on high for one minute until smooth.
2. Pour into glasses and serve immediately. Also, fantastic for sneaking some greens and vitamins into diets for kids.
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“Hmm… this nail design looked way different on Instagram. Why does it look like my fingers are bleeding? Well, at least my whole hand looks pretty and glittery.” If any of those have ever been your thoughts, we feel your nail pain and can honestly say that we have been there and done that. Unfortunately, some of us paint our nails like we are shuddering and shaking from the extreme cold. Therefore, let’s fix that forever as we share exactly How to Apply Nail Polish Correctly.
Why Should I Learn Proper Technique? Well, if you think of your nails as being fashion accessories, you will never look at them the same again. Nicely executed nail looks truly do wield serious star power in any head-to-toe ensemble. Your clothing is the lead, but nails our dears are the best supporting actor. If they shine, you sparkle.
Do I Need to Prep My Nails First? The verdict is… always! This means if you have old polish still sticking to your nails it needs to be removed first with nail polish remover. You want to also make sure that you nails are just clean period. Aim for them to be free of all dust, dirt and moisture. Before any paint application you will want your nails to be super clean. If they are not you run the risk of the new nail polish not adhering or sticking properly.
Seriously… Is Base Coat Really THAT Important? Do we need the sun and moon? So then, it is never a good idea to skip the step of applying a base coat. Base coat helps to prevent dreadful chipping and unsightly nail stains. Have you ever removed your nail polish and noticed that your natural nails now look yellowish or discolored? Most likely you skipped applying base cost. Therefore, after nails are clean, polish on a base coat and let it completely dry so that you can reap the benefits.
How To Apply Nail Polish Correctly
Most likely if you have navigated to this post there has been occasions that you have felt like a pre-school kid coloring while trying desperately to stay within the lines. Or perhaps when attempting to polish your nails the end result looks like a design of Edward Scissorhands or your baby brother took his revenge. Leave all of that in the past and take a few deep breaths, because with a little practice you can be polishing like a professional.
Getting salon and spa finish nails is not just a dream, anyone can learn. Ready? So then, let’s begin!
Check out this cheat sheet featuring a few Pro tips we picked from popular LA nail gurus:
It’s a three stroke process, one stroke down the middle of the nail then one stroke of nail polish on both of the sides.
Keep your strokes long.
Don’t worry if you are unable to polish your entire nail (especially those pesky sides) because when you do your second coat you’ll be able to get the spots you missed.
Always apply two coats of polish because that will help you not only get the true color you want, but the right consistency on all the nails.
How to Apply Nail Polish -HELP I MISSED UP!
No one is perfect, so you can’t always expect to get it right. So if you do experience a tiny beauty flub, don’t panic. There are ways to disguise and mask your nail polish fail so that no one will ever know.
In the Nick of Time– All of us enjoy checking to see if our nails are dry prematurely. We can’t explain this phenomenon; however, the resulting fingerprint is very real and most likely not apart of the intended design. If you find yourself in this predicament try using a free wet finger to smooth things out. Or apply another layer of top coat to regain the nice and sleek finish you desire.
Man in the Iron Mask– Take a lesson from this story and utilize a mask in order to hide a flaw. Use a glittery nail polish to disguise any imperfections. You’ll create a chic accent nail that will still look fabulous. Just be sure to the paint the same fingernail on the opposite hand with the glittery lacquer to keep things looking uniform.
Dip Baby Dip– Cotton candy, sweetie go let us see that Q-tip roll! If you have a little mishap you can always dip a sturdy Q-tip into nail polish remover and brush it along any mistakes. As you move along with this handy beauty tool will see any issues disappear like a magic eraser.
How to Apply Nail Polish Tutorial
Seeing is believing right? Of course, it is and for that reason we are including this nifty little video to help you along. Nail expert, Joi, quickly demonstrates how to apply nail polish correctly.
Remember nails are just another fab accessory to wield some style power into an outfit. A little practice goes a long way and can get you painting like a pro in no time. So have fun with it, be creative and relax there’s always remover.
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To be successful in anything you have to feel like you can, you are worth it and you can not be stopped. Basically, it boils down to one word… confidence. Therefore, we decided to develop this success driven feature on Confidence Building Activities. What helped spark this post? Well, did you catch our daily Melanin Magic tweet this morning? It was simple and sweet and read as:
“Makeup is art. Beauty is spirit.”
-Anonymous
Instantly, our tweet gained numerous retweets as well as favorites. Therefore, we take it that many of you want more than “skin deep” results. True confidence is the product of what we find within.
Confidence Building Activities -How to Do it
So then, what are some ways that one can develop as well as maintain confidence? First of all, you have to look at it almost as physical training. For instance, when you want to gain more tone or muscle what do you do?
Most likely, you begin some sort of workout training regimen as well as make some tweaks to your diet choices. In time, the results start to show not just to yourself but to onlookers and people who know you well. The same is true when it comes to developing confidence.
You have to work at it regularly and consistently. Moreover, you may need to make a few tweaks to yourself or how you do things. Nevertheless, if you do and stick with it soon the results will be clearly manifest.
Confidence Building Activities – What to Do
Below you will find several confidence building activities that you can engage in to help to say goodbye to insecurity and hello to the new you! Remember, like training your body, attaining confidence can take a little time. However, do not give up, you were made to achieve great things! Furthermore, by incorporating a few of these activities into your daily schedule you will be well on your way.
Speak Positively of Yourself– Taking to yourself can at first seem like a really creepy thing to be doing, however, the outcome is higher self-esteem. Try looking into a mirror and saying something positive about yourself. Most people do not realize all the negative thoughts they entertain every day.
Those thoughts over time can wreak havoc because we start to believe it. Therefore, in order to undo and combat negativity saying something nice is essential. Focus on your accomplishments. Say to yourself, “I am really proud of how I finished that school or work project early.” Or perhaps, “I look really nice today!”
Simple positive acknowledgments can have awesome long term effects. Eventually, harmful thoughts will be replaced with good ones and your actions will soon follow.
5 Compliment Journal- This activity is very close to the positive speaking builder, the only difference is that you will write your feelings down. Purchase a journal that will allow you to write down daily 5 positive things about yourself. Can simply be words describing yourself such as: Happy, Kind, Hard-working, Energetic and Driven.
Or you may choose to be more descriptive. Either way is acceptable and will help you to root out insecurities. Never forget that positive thoughts result in positive outcomes. So then, take time to feel great about yourself daily and watch the magic happen!
Confidence Building Activities (Cont.)
Set Goals and Challenges– Think of success like a ladder, you can’t skip rungs to get to the top without running the risk of injury. Therefore, save yourself the trouble by putting in the steady work required. Start off by setting small goals for yourself that will help you to reach your bigger goals.
For example, if you desire to be in better shape. Start off by having the goal of working out for 20 minutes three to five times a week. Once that becomes routine you have accomplished your goal! Next, challenge yourself to try a new exercise or bump up your workouts to 25 or 30 minutes.
As you set, work towards and accomplish your goals you will be simultaneously building more confidence. It is a win win situation that will leave you in a better state mentally, emotionally as well as physically.
Workout and Exercise– Speaking of physically, ever heard the saying, “When you look good, you feel good?” Well, it is as true now as it was when the first man or woman uttered it.
Exercise not only releases endorphins so that you will feel happier, but it can help you look your best as well. Now we are not saying you have to be super skinny to have confidence. No, but being healthy for your body type can help you feel more powerful, influential and commanding.
You are the commander and captain of your life. Feeling your best can put you in a positive space that allows you to take control because your quality of self has improved. It may have started outside, however, you will be most affected inwardly.
Confidence Building Activities – You’re Not Perfect and Trust Us, It’s Okay
No one can go every day feeling like the world is all rainbows and sunshine. However, you can always choose to make lemonade out of lemons. Throughout life for us ladies there tends to be certain things that “bring us down.” Knowing and being able to spot them is the best way to stay in control of them.
Browse the chart below and see if you identify. Remember, you are not alone, all of us can use a boost in confidence from time to time. Just know that it can be gained regardless of your background, childhood, past or mistakes. You CAN be successful and you WILL be successful if you take steps daily and never give up!
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Choosing the right personal fitness trainer is very important. To pick up the phone and call the first trainer that popped up in a Google search, could end up being both a waste of time and money. Therefore, personal training is a valuable service, but it is best to pick a fitness trainer that can achieve the goals that YOU are after.
How To Choose The Right Fitness Trainer
There is no such thing as a stupid question. We recently quizzed a top Los Angeles fitness trainer on what anyone regardless of their fitness level should look for in a trainer. Remember, it is your body and it deserves only the best. With that in mind, here are a few things to definitely keep in the forefront when making your decision.
1. What are their achievements?
The Answer: Pick a trainer whose achievements closely match your goals. If you want to run a race, a runner with marathon experience would fit. If you want to lose weight, a personal trainer who has lost weight his/herself would be a great match.
Of course this is not always the case. I have trained men for mass gain and have been plenty successful. If you find a trainer you want to work with, ask if they have experience in the area. Furthermore, any great trainer will get one of their previous or current clients to call or e-mail you, with a testimonial if you request one.
2. What is their availability?
The Answer: If you want to train full force at three or four times a week, make sure the trainer has the availability. A great personal trainer is really busy, and some can only fit in 1 or 2 sessions per client a week. If you want to work with them anyway, see if they will provide you with a custom program for working out one or two days a week on your own.
Choose The Right Fitness Trainer (Cont.)
3. What are you looking for in a personal trainer?
The Answer: Do you just need someone there to make sure you are exercising hard enough? Do you want someone who will motivate you like a drill Sergeant? Do you need to work on technique? Or perhaps, do you have any injuries or conditions that need a more experienced and knowledgeable trainer?
As you can see, a little analysis is required. Definitely be sure to pick out a trainer that will provide what you want. Everybody has different expectations of what a good trainer is. Find the right match for what you need to get out of your workout sessions.
Personal training is a service that fast tracks results safely and surely. A great way to find a trainer is through friends and family who can recommend their trainer to you. Alternately, do your research, and hire the best trainer for your goals and needs.
The Right Fitness Trainer
A truly skilled personal fitness trainer can help you learn not only how to get into the best shape ever, but maintain it. This kind of knowledge is simply invaluable. Los Angeles fitness coach, Erin Williams demonstrated how important it is to listen to as well as learn from the best. Furthermore, Williams shared with us a nutrition tip that can really help you shed the pounds! Enjoy.
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