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Beauty Crush: Ariana Miyamoto The First Bi-Racial MISS Universe Japan

Arianne Suggs June 10, 2015June 10, 2015Leave a Comment

This year back on March 12 Ariana Miyamoto made history by becoming the first ever bi-racial Miss Universe Japan! Although, her win caused quite a stir what she accomplished could not be silenced by internet trolls or nay-sayers. It wasn’t just the crown that had motivated Ariana to strive for greatness and for the ultimate beauty title in behalf of her country. Miyamoto explained,

“I was asked to join the competition in 2014 by an agency in Nagasaki, and although there were other biracial contestants, none of them won, so I declined, thinking I wouldn’t win anyway. But that same year, I had a biracial friend who killed himself, so for him I wanted to change Japan. I got an offer again this year, so I decided to enter.”

Miyamoto wants to continue to push boundaries of what is considered true beauty in Asian culture. Statistics show that bi-racial or mixed ethnicity children are on the rise in Japan so a strong voice is definitely needed to build esteem and confidence. Standing tall at 5’7 Ariana is up for the challenge to change public opinion. Nevertheless, this is not to say that the Asian community as a whole has not been supportive of her big win. Besides, receiving votes from 7 of the competition’s judges, Ariana says,

“I get voices of support from South Korea, and I think, these countries are neighbours but so different in their opinion of me.”

Ariana is definitely a gorgeous young lady and inspiration that beauty cannot be defined by a certain standard or preconceived list of features. Once again congratulations on your big win this year because we are crushing!

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Make Makeup Last All Day Part Four

Arianne Suggs June 10, 2015June 10, 2015Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: Beauty experts agree that by applying your makeup right the first time you can encourage your cosmetics to stay in place. For instance, when it comes to foundation you want to apply it as evenly as possible. While some women use their fingers to accomplish this, MUA’s recommend using a sponge or beauty blender in order to yield amazing results.

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Make Makeup Last All Day Long Part Three

Arianne Suggs June 10, 2015June 10, 2015Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: Hopefully if you have been following this series of quick beauty tips you have the theme and thrust behind them clearly in mind. The breakdown of makeup usually occurs due to skin oil production. After application you can “set” makeup with translucent powder and be sure to include the eyelids. You want to be able to control the oils that are produced and created on the lid in order to prevent creasing of any eye makeup.

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Beauty Question: Is Makeup Primer Really Necessary?

Arianne Suggs June 9, 2015June 9, 2015Leave a Comment

Beauty Answer: Thank you for submitting this question and my goodness child yes! Primer has numerous benefits including: minimizing blotchy skin, concealing under eye bags and puffiness as well as evening out skin tone. Moreover, as you age primer becomes a nifty little friend to help fill in any slight lines prepping skin for makeup application.

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Make Makeup Last All day Part Two

Arianne Suggs June 8, 2015June 8, 2015Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: There is a very good reason your mother told you to keep you hands off your face. By constantly touching your face you will possibly not only smudge your makeup but the dirt and oils from your hands will transfer to your face causing your makeup not to last as long. Remember, oil breaks down cosmetics so it is best to try to keep oil at bay as much as possible.

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Make Makeup Last All day Part One

Arianne Suggs June 8, 2015June 8, 2015Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: If you prep your skin properly then your makeup will stay gorgeous and right where you want it. A clean face goes a long way in making sure your makeup looks stunning. Never apply more makeup over day old cosmetics and be sure to cleanse your skin morning and nightly. This is an important step because the elements i.e. sun/wind can cause oils to be produced and oil in turn breaks down your makeup. Help control oils and dirt by cleansing your face regularly.

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Help! My Natural Scrub Is Too Rough!

Arianne Suggs June 5, 2015June 5, 2015Leave a Comment

Natural body scrubs are a great way to get smooth, glowing skin right in time for summer. However, various salts or sugars are coarser in texture than others and can feel a bit too rough. Depending on your skin using very coarse materials or elements may not be necessary in order to slough off a particular area’s dry or dead skin.

For instance, raw sugar is coarser than brown sugar and tends to need more oil added to the scrub to prevent a shredding feel. Body scrubs should never feel as though they are doing more damage than good. Moreover, if your homemade scrub is feeling a tad bit rough on your skin you can also consider mixing in honey to add moisture.

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Designer Scents You Can’t Resist

Lori LaneUpdated on June 4, 2015June 4, 2015Leave a Comment

Find a fitting fragrances or designer scents to treat yourself or surprise someone special with a gift from this collection of perfumes and cologne, picked from designers Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Bvlgari, and more. Ivoire …

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The No Makeup-Makeup Look

Arianne Suggs June 4, 2015June 4, 2015Leave a Comment

Designer Christopher Kane has teamed up this year with Nars to create a collection to help women achieve the runway beauty look that his models are known for… the bare face. The collaboration with Nars is said to include color, well Christopher Kane’s version of color which is subtle and simple. Such simplicity of makeup ensures that the natural beauty of women is clearly seen and not masked by layers of cosmetics and tints. Christopher Kane says,

“Nars has been a long-standing and valued partner of ours, so this collaboration was an obvious fit. Nars has the same unapologetic aesthetic that is signature to the Christopher Kane brand…I’m excited to share what we’ve created together.”

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3 Beach Makeup Shades

Arianne Suggs June 3, 2015June 3, 2015Leave a Comment

Look like the queen of the beach by incorporating the season’s hottest shades! What colors will have you looking like a Mer-Goddess while lounging in your beach chair? Don’t go near an ocean without wearing purple, turquoise or hot pink. These three tints are the trending eye shadow colors perfect for any day beach trip.